Who can apply to the Compensation for Victims of Crime program?


You may be eligible for this program if:

  • you were injured or hurt in a crime

  • you personally witnessed a crime

  • someone in your family was a victim who died in a crime

  • the crime was reported to the police as soon as possible after it happened

  • you apply within one year of the crime

You are NOT eligible for compensation if:

  • the crime did not happen in Manitoba

  • the victim or witness has a serious criminal record

  • the victim’s death was caused by a motor vehicle incident


This information was gathered directly from Manitoba Department of Justice. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/vs/cvc/index.html


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