Victim Advocates

CalVCP is a state program that helps victims of violent crime by paying for services that they need due to the crime. CalVCP will only pay for crime-related expenses that are not covered by any other source.

Victim advocates who have questions about CalVCP or need assistance in handling a crime victim's claim may:

• Email CalVCP's victim advocate liaison: advocate@vcgcb.ca.gov.
• Call the toll-free Helpline: 1-800-777-9229.
• Fax forms to (916) 491-6435.

Eligibility

• Who's eligible for CalVCP?
• What expenses does CalVCP cover?

How to Apply

• Application process

Forms

For other forms, see the CalVCP Forms page.

• CalVCP application (Español )

Relocation Packet

• Relocation Fact Sheet
• Relocation Packet Instructions
• Law Enforcement Relocation Benefit Verification
• Mental Health Provider Relocation Benefit Verification
• Relocation Expense Verification This form can be filled out on-line and printed
• W9 Form
• Relocation Rental Verification This form completed by the homeowner/landlord or apartment manager

Publications

CalVCP has several informative brochures for victims. To order free printed copies of these materials, send us a materials request form .

• A Victim's Guide to Restitution
• CalVCP Fact Sheets

Tools for Advocates

• CalVCP Quick Reference Guide
• Changes Due to Senate Bill 1299

Contact

• List of county Victim/Witness Centers
• CalVCP Outreach Coordinator: candy.larsen@vcgcb.ca.gov

Connect with CalVCP

Contact us at publicaffairs@vcgcb.ca.gov to sign up to receive our digital publications and connect with us through social media to ensure you receive the latest information regarding victim services and CalVCP.

• CalVCP News & Updates: Executive Officer Julie Nauman shares vital information regarding CalVCP services and operations.
• VCGCB Morning Coffee: A daily media snapshot of victim services, rights, legislation and violent crime in the news.
• CalVCP Connection Blog: Victim service experts share current information.