If you believe that you or someone you know has been a victim of international terrorism, help may be available. The International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP) offers financial support for qualified persons.
The links below describe the origin of the program, related legislation, and the rationale for creating ITVERP. In particular, OVC's 2006 ITVERP Report to Congress details the challenges and obstacles faced in developing ITVERP and describes how the program provided interim emergency assistance to victims while program regulations were being finalized: