Statistical Award Breakdown
Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program
The CVC Program financially assists victims of violent crime in paying for reasonable medical expenses, counseling expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages and loss of support. CVC also can pay attorney fees and personal property such as bedding and clothing seized by law enforcement as evidence in the crime that compensation is being sought for. The following chart illustrates the award breakdowns for various fiscal years.
| Fiscal Year | Support | Wage | Funeral | Medical | Attorney | Property |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY09 | $397,549.98 | $398,014.66 | $1,369,160.10 | $7,175,829.34 | $4,841.91 | $122.48 |
| FY10 | $273,209.14 | $325,984.51 | $1,241,863.67 | $6,062.501.33 | $8,015.66 | $0.00 |
| FY11 | $318,457.81 | $359,210.39 | $1,189,519.17 | $5,048,016.72 | $6,517.20 | $60.00 |
Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Program
Appropriate medical providers are required to bill the SAFE Program for reasonable charges incurred in collecting evidence during a forensic examination resulting from a sexual assault or sexual abuse in Missouri. Funding for the SAFE Program is received and administered by the CVC Program. The following chart illustrates the award breakdowns for various fiscal years.
| Fiscal Year | Total Payout | Total Claims Paid | Adult Claims | # of Adult Claims Paid | Child Claims | # of Child Claims Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY09 | $1,903,628.47 | 2,649 | $843,241.50 | 1,018 | $1,060,386.97 | 1,631 |
| FY10 | $2,089,343.56 | 2,775 | $963,915.49 | 1,110 | $1,125,428.07 | 1,665 |
| FY11 | $2,684,907.13 | 3,365 | $1,199,743.10 | 1,395 | $1,485,164.03 | 1,970 |