Provides eligible victims and their families with up to $27,000 in financial assistance for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime. Also may stop debt collection as a result of services received to recover from the violent crime.

The Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program offers reimbursement up to $45,000 ($27,000 for crimes before 8/7/22) for expenses incurred by eligible victims due to a violent crime.

Ascend Justice offers free help with legal problems commonly experienced by survivors, such as: need reasonable accommodations at work, break their leases or change their locks, screening and referrals for bankruptcy along with crime victims' compensation.