Victims Services Program | South Dakota Department of Public Safety
118 W. Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
Eligibility
Hours
Interpretation services
The Department of Public Safety: Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as: ? Qualified sign language interpreters ? Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats) ? Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: ? Qualified interpreters If you need these services, contact your local victim services in your area. For assistance locating those services in your area, contact DPS Victim Services
Application process
Applications are available to print or apply online - https://dps.sd.gov/victims-services/crime-victims-compensation/eligibility-and-apply-cvc
Service area
SD
Description
The Victims Services Program administers state and federal grants that provide funding to programs that offer shelter, advocacy, crisis counseling, and other victims' services to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and other violent crime victims. Crime Victims' Compensation is available for personal injury expenses incurred as a direct result of the violent criminal acts of another person. Examples of economic losses covered under the law are: medical care, rehabilitation, funeral expenses, loss of income, counseling, child care cost, and mileage expenses.
Data provided by
HLC211 Helpline Center
Providing organization
South Dakota Department of Public Safety
South Dakota Department of Public Safety includes 14 agencies that seeks to keep South Dakota a safe place in which to live, work, visit and raise a family.