Crime Victim Support | Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program
115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Eligibility
Be a victim of a crime that happened in Illinois, or applying on behalf of the victim, such as a parent or legal guardian of crime victim under 18 years of age.
Required documents
(1) Call the toll-free Crime Victims Assistance Line at 800-228-3368, or (2) Fill out the Crime Victim Compensation Application on the website, or (3) Fill out the application electronically and return by email to [email protected].
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
To access this service, contact:
General Email
877-398-1130
Voice·
TTY
312-814-7105
Fax·
Fax
800-228-3368
Voice·
Crime Victim Assistance Line
312-814-2581
Voice·
Main
Languages
English, Spanish; Interpreter services available for other languages.
Application process
(1) Download application and instructions from website, complete and return to address provided, OR (2) Complete and submit online application from the website. (3) Send copies of all relevant documents requested. (4) If initial application is approved, applicant will get additional forms sent to them to be completed and returned within 30 days (5) If victim is under 18 years of age, the application must be signed by parent or legal guardian.
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Administrative record for Consumer Protection Division and the Crime Victim Compensation Program that serve Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.
Last Assured
12/30/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Attorney General
Administrative record for Consumer Protection Division and the Crime Victim Compensation Program that serve Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.