MICHIGAN CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION:
Can You Receive Compensation:
Yes If You Are:
1. A person who was physically injured as a direct result of a crime in Michigan
2. A person who was physically injured while trying to help a crime victim
3. A surviving spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, brother or sister of
a person who dies as a direct result of a crime
4. A Michigan resident injured in another state that doesn't pay compensation for
a non-resident
5. A Michigan resident injured outside the U.S. by an act of international terrorism
What Kind Of Financial Help May Be Available?
Injury-related expenses that a person must legally pay and other eligible losses that can
be proved with supporting papers and other evidence.
For The Victim:
- Hospital bills and medical expenses
- Loss of earnings, rehab and remedial services
- Counseling for the injured person and family members
- Replacement services needed because of the person's injury
For The Survivor:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of support for legal dependents of the person who died
- Grief counseling for the family
- Hospital and medical bills for the person who died
MICHIGAN CRIME VICTIM NOTIFICATION NETWORK
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Victim Services
Crime Victim Services Commission
Grand Tower Suite 1113
235 South Grand Avenue PO Box 30037
Lansing MI 48909
Phone: 517-241-7373 877-251-7373 Victims-Only Toll-Free Line
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On August 12, 2023, important statutory changes signed last year by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer went into effect, making Crime Victim Compensation even more accessible to victims, their families and loved ones throughout Michigan.
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Under the new legislation, the maximum award limit has been increased, and more individuals impacted by crime physically, emotionally, psychologically or mentally may be eligible for compensation. In addition to medical expenses, counseling, lost wages and replacement services, compensation will be available for eligible claimants for items such as non-traditional therapies, transportation and relocation related expenses.
Michigan Department of Corrections Crime Victim Notification Unit
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Notification:
Crime victims may choose to register for automated telephone notification when an offender has a change in custody status throughout the criminal justice process. Registration is con- fidential. The prosecuting attorney and the MI Dept. of Corrections will help crime victims register for notification. The only information required from you is a telephone number which
is kept secure and confidential.
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How Do You Register For Notification?
To receive network notification of change in court schedules, crime victims may register
with their prosecuting attorney. To receive network notification of a change in custody status for offenders housed in state prisons, crime victims may register with the Michigan Department of Corrections.
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Anyone can register to receive network notification of change in custody status for offen- ders housed in county jails by calling 1-800-770-7657.
In all cases, registration is confidential.
NATIONAL RESOURCES TO HELP CRIME VICTIMS
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): Services
Administrative Office:
511 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 877.ASK.MADD (877-275-6233)
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Michigan State Office
Contact Information:
Phone: 248 528-1745
Provided: for victims and survivors of drunk or drugged driving: immediate crisis inter-
vention, emotional support, informational support, virtual support group, court advocacy
& accompaniment, referral to community resources, Crime Victim Compensation assist-
ance. Services are provided: in person, by zoom, over the phone, and through email.
MADD National Victim Services: 24-Hour Help Line 877-623-3435
National Domestic Violence Hotline
PO Box 90249
Austin, TX 78709
Administrative Line: 737-225-3150
Phone: 800-799-7233 CRISIS LINE
Every contact to The Hotline is personal. Some people who reach out to us identify as
survivors of abuse, some as concerned friends or family members, some as abusive
partners seeking to change themselves. While every contact is unique, our advocates
are guided by The Hotline’s Consent and Ethics policy and will emphasize several key
points throughout your conversation.
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Through the National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (NDDVH), a partnership with the
Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS), advocates are available 24/7 via
TTY and live chat to help people affected by domestic violence who are Deaf or hard
of hearing.
Need help now? Advocates who are Deaf themselves are available to answer your
call 24/7 by: Video phone: 855-812-1001
Instant messenger: DeafHotline
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Free, confidential support services for Native American and Alaska Native survivors of
domestic violence and sexual violence are available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST
through the Strong Hearts Native Helpline. Contacts made to Strong Hearts after hours
will be provided with the option to connect with advocates from The Hotline.
Phone: 844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
STATE & COUNTY RESOURCES
ACCESS
Administrative Offices
2651 Saulino Ct.
Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone: 313-842-7010
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program at the ACCESS Community Health and Research
Center provides services and assistance to victims of crime. The program serves the S.E. Michigan community, including Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. The program helps clients with mental health recovery, healing and justice by providing counseling, psychiatric
services, case management and legal advocacy. VOCA serves victims of domestic violence,
child abuse, sexual abuse, rape, hate crimes, discrimination, robbery, assault, theft, burglary and survivors of homicide.
Program Services:
1. Provide basic needs services such assisting with clothing, food, transportation and securing safe housing
2. Psychological assessment and/or testing
3. Crisis intervention
4. Psychiatric help
5. Individual, family, and group therapy
6. Parent skills training
7. Case management services and advocacy
8. Referral and follow up
9. Community education on victimization issues
10. Legal support and advocacy
11. Referral for medical services
Target Groups / Client Base:
Who receives help? Any victim of crime in the southeastern Michigan area.
- Victims of domestic violence
- Victims of child physical and sexual abuse
- Victims of sexual assault
- Victims of robbery, assault and theft
- Victims of violent crimes
- Homicide survivors and family members
Centro Multicultural La Familia
35 W. Huron Suite 100
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-858-7800 (main office)
VICTIMS OF CRIME & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM:
We offer a culturally sensitive, Spanish language program to help victims of abuse. It pro-
vides individual advocacy-based counseling and a support group for victims of abuse in
the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, physical assault, hate crimes, bullying, teen dating violence, child abuse and human trafficking.
Some of the services provided at this time include:
1. Support group Las Rosas – This is a support group for women who have been victims
of abuse. It gives them an opportunity to share their experiences and learn new skills independence.
2. Referrals to services at HAVEN and linkages with their shelter
3. Interpretation and translation in accessing community resources
4. Referrals to legal services when needed, especially those needing to apply for immigrant visas
5. Assistance with applications for Victims of Crime
Compensation and education about their rights as victims of crime.
Chaldean Community Foundation
3601 15 Mile
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Phone: 586-722-7253
Waad Murad Advocacy Fund:
Memorial fund that offers a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction
of the assailant(s) of violent crimes perpetuated against Chaldean business people.
(Funded entirely through community donations).
COMMON GROUND / Resource and Crisis Center
Administrative Building (non-crisis contact)
1410 S. Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 248-456-8150
Offers a variety of resources to crime victims such as support groups & counseling as well
as a 24-hour shelter /transitional housing for youth.
Lakeshore Legal Aid / Counsel & Advocacy Law Line
30500 Van Dyke Suite 601
Warren, MI 48093
Phone: 888-783-8190 Client Intake Line
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services
to people who are low-income, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
in our communities.
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Covers a WIDE variety of legal matters! Now serving residents of Wayne, Oakland & Macomb counties. Lakeshore Legal Aid has 14 locations across Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence
3893 Okemos Suite B-2
Okemos, MI 48864-4209
Phone: 517-347-7000
OUR MISSION:
MCEDSV is dedicated to the empowerment of all the state’s survivors of domestic & sexual violence. Our mission is to develop & promote efforts aimed at the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in MI.
OUR VISION:
MCEDSV is Michigan’s catalyst for creating empowered and transformed individuals, to build-
ing a lasting legacy of equality, peace and social justice where domestic and sexual violence
no longer exists.
Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan
7310 Woodward Ave. Suite 301
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-964-1975
Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan (NLSM) offers one-of-a-kind services to promote
health safety and self-sufficiency. We are a regional business and non-profit collaborative coordinating Southeastern Michigan community outreach and pro-bono partnerships for advocacy, education, and resources of human survival. Abused and homeless individuals, children, seniors and those with life-challenging illness can sometimes qualify to receive services free of charge.
OPEN ARMS CRIME VICTIM SERVICES
Phone: 31-369-5780
Open Arms is a crime victim service agency that provides free grief and trauma counseling (individual and group) as well as advocacy (assisting with crime victim compensation applications, PPOs, Zoom hearings and connecting with community resources)
The Detroit Police Victim’s Assistance Program
4707 St. Antoine Suite M-167
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-833-1660
Sexual Assault:
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. The Victim's
Assistance Center provides FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL individual and group counseling.
Our services are completely free of charge and Our staff of Licensed Social Workers are
bound by State of Michigan, Board of Social Work requirements for confidentiality.
Victim’s Assistance:
Center staff respond to sexual assaults reported to Detroit Police Sex Crimes and Detroit Receiving Hospital.
Domestic Violence:
Domestic Violence, also called “intimate partner abuse,” refers to physical, sexual, psych- ological and economic abuse or control that takes place within an intimate relationship, including marriage. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS A CRIME!
Individual and Group counseling and support is available.
1. Learn how domestic violence affects children
2. How to establish a safety plan
3. How to identify Domestic Violence warning signs, and much more
Homicide:
The unlawful killing of one human by another, produces deep and bitter grief for the sur-
viving loved ones or secondary victims.
- Understand this, the Victim’s Assistance Center provides:
- Grief and Loss, Individual and Group, Counseling
- Community Debriefing/Response
- Assistance with Victim Compensation Claims
- Support during the Criminal Justice Process
Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center
The Dearborn Atrium Office Center
835 Mason Suite C-300
Dearborn, MI 48124
Phone: 313-561-3500
The Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center (WCDRC) is a community based Non-profit organization providing confidential resolution of conflicts as well as training and education
to schools, individuals, families, businesses and other entities in Metropolitan Detroit and throughout Wayne County.
