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.
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
| 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
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
