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Massachusetts Victims of Violent Crime Compensation

If you, a family member or a loved one has been the victim of a violent crime, you can fill out an application with the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance.

Violent crime impacts every aspect of a person’s life. The resulting physical and psychological injuries can affect a person’s ability to work, go to school, and meet their own individual goals and aspirations.

Often victims may require treatment to address the injuries caused by the violent acts of another. The monetary expenses incurred – after losing a loved one, for medical and dental care, for psychological assistance, and by injuries resulting in a disability to work – should not serve to further victimize those who are affected by violent crime.

What you need to know

Applying for Victims of Violent Crime Assistance  Victim Bill of Rights Brochures 

What would you like to do?

To request the application below in an alternate form or language, please email VCCorrespondence@mass.gov.

Application for Crime Victim's Compensation (English)  Application for Crime Victim's Compensation (Spanish) 

Contact Information

Address

Boston Office
1 Ashburton Place, Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02108
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Northampton Office
403 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Directions 

Phone

Boston Office Call Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance, Boston Office at (617) 586-1340

If your call goes to voicemail, please leave us a message with the appropriate contact information to reach you.

Northampton Office Call Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance, Northampton Office at (413) 387-4300

Online

General email address Email Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance at MOVA@mass.gov
Victim Compensation email address Email Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance at VCCorrespondence@mass.gov
AskMOVA https://www.mass.gov/askmova 

Fax

Victim Compensation Fax 617-742-6262

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