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The Crime Victim Assistance Division of the Attorney General's office was established in 1989 to provide services and assistance to victims of violent crimes. The division is responsible for administering victim programs at the state level, including the Crime Victim Compensation, Sexual Abuse Examination and Victim Services Grant Programs. Funds for these programs come primarily from fines and penalties assessed on state and federal criminals.

Our Mission

The mission of the Crime Victim Assistance Division and the Crime Victim Assistance Board is to advocate for the rights and the needs of crime victims within the State of Iowa. The division administers programs that directly benefit victims of crime, including those that assist victims with the financial burden resulting from injuries of crime, that assist local crime victim service programs, and that assist the criminal justice system in holding offenders responsible for the effects of their crimes. All crime victims and survivors will be treated with respect and dignity.

Download Crime Victim Compensation Application in PDF (English)

Download Crime Victim Compensation Application in PDF (Español)

Contact

Iowa Attorney General
Crime Victim Assistance Division
Lucas Building, Ground Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: (515)281-5044
Toll Free: (800) 373-5044
Fax: (515) 281-8199

For questions or comments contact Mary Kay Bartine .

 

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