Victims of general crime, such as assault, robbery, child abuse, vehicular assault, vehicular homicide, property crime, and survivors of homicide confront daunting challenges. As a result of criminal acts, they are injured both physically and emotionally; deprived of property; forced to devote time and energy to restoring their identities, their homes, and businesses; and must work to rebuild their confidence and sense of security. In addition to the losses suffered directly, victims' families and friends find their lives altered as they care for and help loved ones cope with losses, injuries, and, in some cases, permanent disabilities. Families and friends of homicide victims suffer the permanent loss of loved ones.

Victims of Crime Act Program

Purpose:  Support the provision of services to victims of crime in Washington State.  These services:

• respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims
• assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after a victimization
• assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system
• provice victims of crime with a measure of immediate safety and security.

In 2006, OCVA awarded VOCA funds to support five projects serving victims of assault, burglary, child abuse, drunk and drugged driving, homicide, identify theft, kidnapping, and property crimes in marginalized communities.  Additionally, thirteen Regional Crime Victims Service Centers were established to provide services to crime victims accoss the state.

Washington State Strategic Plan for Victim Services

Victims Of Crime Service Standards and Definitions (PDF)      (Word)

Office of Crime Victims Advocacy 
(800) 822-1067  Hotline
(866) 857-9889 Contractor Line