Who is Eligible to Apply For Assistance?

Rape victims who reside in the U.S., and who are about to testify in the criminal trial are eligible to apply for financial assistance to cover the expenses of a support person or persons who will accompany the rape/sexual assault victim to court. (The district attorney's office typically covers the cost for a rape survivor to return to the jurisdiction for a criminal trial).

Qualified support persons are parents, guardians, other family members or close friends of the survivor. The trial venue must be over 60 miles from the residence of the support persons in order to qualify.

Click here to learn about other financial assistance available through your state.
State Victims Compensation