Every year hundreds of people are injured or killed in Wisconsin as a result of violent crime. These innocent people may experience the trauma of the event, of medical expenses, grief, other expenses, and loss of earnings. They are victims of assault, rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, homicides, drunk drivers and other serious crimes and many are children or vulnerable adults.
The State of Wisconsin recognizes the needs of victims and their families. Wisconsin State Statute 949 states the Crime Victim Compensation Program has a moral responsibility to aid innocent victims of violent crime, to ease their financial burden, and maintain their dignity as they go through difficult and often traumatic times.
If you are an innocent victim of violent crime that occurred in Wisconsin, and the crime is compensable by statute, the Crime Victim Compensation Program may be able to help you.
Please note that property crimes do not qualify for compensation.
For more information or to apply for reimbursement from the Crime Victim Compensation Program, contact the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office Victim/ Witness Unit at 262-653-2400 or visit the Crime Victim Compensation Program website.