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Welcome to the Victims of
Crime Program Website |
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Ayuda de Víctimas en Español |
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| The Nevada Victims of
Crime Program (VOCP) is dedicated to providing immediate financial
assistance to victims of violent crimes that occur in Nevada. |
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| This website was
established to assist victims, victim advocates, law enforcement, medical
providers, and others get the information needed to determine if a victim
should apply to the VOCP for financial assistance. |
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| This website provides the information
and forms necessary to help a victim complete the VOCP application properly,
and obtain financial assistance as quickly as possible. |
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| This website also provides the
information and forms necessary for medical providers, vendors, and others
to obtain payment for their services. |
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About The Nevada Victims of Crime
Program |
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The Nevada Victims of
Crime Program was established by the Nevada Legislature in 1969, and
operates under the auspices of the Nevada State Board of Examiners, which
consists of the
Nevada Governor,
Attorney General,
and
Secretary of State. |
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State Policy: NRS 217.010 |
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“It is the policy of the
State to provide assistance to persons who are victims of violent crimes or
the dependents of victims of violent crimes.“ |
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Program Mission Statement |
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“It is the mission of
the Nevada Victims of Crime Program to provide financial assistance to
qualified victims of crime in a timely, cost efficient, and compassionate
manner.” |
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VINELink,
Victim Information and
Notification Everyday |
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VINELink is the online
version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National
Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain
timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status
of offenders 24 hours a day. |
