Utah Office for Victims of Crime
Anyone can become a victim of violent crime, anytime, anywhere.
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) provides financial compensation for victims of crime, administers and monitors Victim of Crime Act Compensation and Assistance grants and Violence Against Women grants, networks victim services across the state, provides enhanced training, and provides staff support to the Utah Council on Victims of Crime.
Victim Compensation
CVR provides financial assistance to victims who have suffered financial loss, physical injuries and emotional trauma as a result of a violent crime. Funding of the program comes from criminal offenders through surcharges and fines.
Victim Assistance Grants
Federal VOCA, VAWA and SASP grant funds assist agencies throughout the State to enhance and expand crime victim services. Public and private non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for these funds which are allocated through an annual Request for Proposal process.
Utah Council on Victims of Crime
The Council is a bi-partisan body with representation from across the state acting as a voice to improve victims’ services and rights in Utah. UCVC provides training to victims’ programs, promotes legisation to improve the status of victims and monitors concerns about violations of victims’ rights.
Location
Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC)
350 East 500 South Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801)238-2360
(800)621-7444
Fax (801)533-4127
Our agency hours are from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
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