Illinois Crime Victims Compensation
Get help applying for Crime Victims Compensation & Emergency Funeral Assistance
This assistant turns the official Crime Victims Compensation application into a clear, step-by-step process. It does not replace legal advice, but it helps you organize information, gather documents, and prepare a ready-to-submit application packet.
1. Answer simple questions
We ask you one question at a time, in plain language, based on the official Illinois application sections.
2. Upload documents
You can upload police reports, medical bills, funeral invoices, and other documents the state will need to review.
3. Get a pre-filled application
NxtStps prepares a draft Crime Victims Compensation application you can download, review, and submit.
Start your guided application
This guided intake is trauma-informed. You can stop at any time and come back later. We’ll start with basic information about the victim and move slowly into details about the crime, expenses, and documents.
Want to understand the program first? Read the plain-language guide to Illinois CVC.
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What you'll need (if you have it)
- Victim's full name, date of birth, and address
- Date and location of the crime
- Police report number (if you have it)
- Medical or funeral bills
- Employer name and income info (for lost wages)
If you don't have all of this, that's okay. We'll help you make a plan to get what's missing.
Who this is for
- Victims of violent crime in Illinois
- Family members of a deceased victim
- Anyone who has paid medical or funeral costs
- Advocates helping someone complete the application
This tool is not an official government website, but it is based on the official Illinois Crime Victims Compensation application.