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Crime Victim Compensation

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury from a violent crime, the Crime Victim Compensation Program may be able to help.  The program helps victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses related to injuries from violent crime.  It is funded entirely by fines and penalties paid by criminals (not by taxpayers).

The program pays for crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources).  The program can also pay for crime-scene clean-up, replacement of clothing held as evidence, replacement of security items, child or dependent care, housing/shelter expenses, relocation expenses and travel.

Applying for Crime Victim Compensation

  • Complete a physical or online application.
  • Sign all three releases.
  • Submit the application and releases to the Crime Victim Compensation Program.
  • After reviewing the application, we may request additional information.

Compensation quick guide. 

Rules that govern the Crime Victim Assistance Program are listed in the Iowa Administrative Code.

(If you have a consumer-related question, complaint, or suspect you may be the victim of consumer fraud, please contact the Consumer Protection Division.)

 

Compensation Team

Program Administrator:
Lisa Bickelhaupt
lisa.bickelhaupt@ag.iowa.gov
 

Compensation Specialists:
 
Stacey Anderson stacey.anderson@ag.iowa.gov 
Brenda Bash-Cooper brenda.bashcooper@ag.iowa.gov
Kristina Chandler kristina.chandler@ag.iowa.gov
Brenda Hernandez brenda.hernandez@ag.iowa.gov
Kirstin Isenhart kirstin.isenhart@ag.iowa.gov 
Aaron Koch aaron.koch@ag.iowa.gov
Alejandra Piña alejandra.pina@ag.iowa.gov
Monica VandenBranden monica.vandenbranden@ag.iowa.gov

 

 

Contact Information

Office of the Attorney General of Iowa
Victim Assistance Section
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone: 515-281-5044
Toll-Free: 800-373-5044
FAX: 515-281-8199
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