Crime Victim Support
Apply for victim compensation today.
NxtStps is a supportive tool. It does not replace legal advice, emergency services, or medical care. You can pause at any time and return when you're ready.
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Tell us what happened
We ask one question at a time in calm, clear language.
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Collect & pre-check your documents
Upload police reports, medical bills, and other proof. We scan for missing or mismatched details.
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File with confidence
You review a clean draft packet before anything is sent to the state.
Built for the real victim-services ecosystem
What NxtStps helps you with
Eligibility checker
Answers a few key questions and gently explains if you may qualify, why, and what to do next.
Denial-prevention engine
Maps the most common denial reasons to automated checks that catch problems before you file.
Automatic document organizer
Police reports, medical bills, funeral invoices, and wage proof—structured and ready for review.
Application builder
Transforms the state’s complex forms into plain-language steps with examples and explanations.
Multilingual advocate chatbot
NxtGuide explains the process in your preferred language, asks questions gently, and stays trauma-informed.
State-by-state support
Adapts to each state’s categories, documentation rules, and deadlines so your application stays compliant.
Who NxtStps supports
NxtStps is designed for everyone who touches the victim-services journey—from survivors themselves to advocates, hospitals, and state agencies.
- • Understand your rights in clear, human language.
- • Apply confidently with step-by-step guidance.
- • Avoid common mistakes that delay or deny claims.
Victim services should be fast, clear, and fair.
NxtStps eliminates confusion, missing documents, and preventable denials—giving survivors and advocates a stable, transparent path to support.
- • No hidden fees.
- • No judgment.
- • No confusing legal language.
- • Built for accuracy, dignity, and equity.
Tailored to your state
NxtStps will support multiple states. For now, we're focused on Illinois Crime Victims Compensation—but the architecture is ready to expand.
Safety & privacy, by design
- • Your information is encrypted in transit and at rest.
- • You control what is shared and when.
- • Nothing is submitted to the state without your consent.
- • You may pause or exit at any time.
Multilingual support. NxtStps is being built to support 100+ languages, with instant translation and trauma-informed guidance.
English · Spanish · More coming soon