Plan safe travel to/from appointments and consider having someone accompany you. Refresh your safety plan for home, work, school, and online. Limit what you share publicly and ask about confidentiality options if you’re worried about privacy or retaliation. You can bring a victim-services advocate or trusted person to appointments for support.

CVC helps victims of violent crime and their immediate families with crime-related costs not covered elsewhere—things like counseling, medical care, funerals, and lost income. Texas also offers Emergency Medical Care Compensation – Sexual Assault Exam for exam-related costs. A victim or a claimant (e.g., parent/guardian for a minor or on behalf of a deceased victim) can apply using the same application.

You may qualify if: the crime happened in Texas to a U.S. resident (or you’re a Texas resident victimized in a country without compensation), the crime was reported to law enforcement, and you cooperated with the investigation. Apply within 3 years (exceptions for good cause, e.g., age/capacity). In general, you were not participating in or sharing responsibility for the crime (note: the rule doesn’t bar those whose illegal activity resulted from human trafficking).

Apply online or by phone; you’ll be asked for basic information, proof the crime was reported, and details on crime-related costs. CVC staff review your application, verify eligibility, and determine what can be paid.

The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides a substitute state P.O. Box and forwards your mail to help keep your residential address confidential if you’re a Texas resident (or relocating to Texas) and a victim of family violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or child abduction. Enrollment typically lasts 3 years and can be renewed.