The Crime Victim Services Division provides assistance including financial compensation, grants, training, certification, and liaison assistance to eligible crime victims and service providers in South Carolina.
The mission of the Department of Crime Victim Compensation (DCVC) is to minimize the impact of crime in South Carolina by providing financial compensation to eligible crime victims and their families.
ViewProvides grant funding for agencies that provide direct services to victims and victim service providers.
ViewProvides compensation to victims and victim service provider agencies for eligible expenses related to victimization.
ViewProvides liaison assistance to victims, Victim Service Providers, and other allied professionals in problem-solving and locating resources. Reviews and attempts to resolve complaints regarding victims’ rights and services provided.
ViewProvides oversight for Victim Service Provider certification and training. Collects relevant data and publishes needs assessments and reports.
ViewThe mission of the South Carolina Crime Victim Service Coordinating Council is to utilize engaged discussions and group planning to: Improve coordination efforts of victim service providers; Suggest policy and procedural improvements to victims service agencies and groups; and Recommend needed statutory changes to the General Assembly regarding victim-related issues. Each mission is directed toward the end goal of promoting the highest quality victim services in our state.
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