Special Consular Services
Resources for Violent-Crime Victims in the United States
Whether or not you decide to pursue your case through the Mexican judicial system, you may access victim compensation and assistance resources in the United States. Nearly half of the state crime victims’ compensation programs cover certain out-of-pocket expenses such as medical, funeral, counseling, and lost wages for eligible residents of the state who become victims of crime outside the U.S.
The specific requirements and services vary from state to state. Information can be obtained through the state crime victims program in your state of residence. Contact information for all state compensation programs can be found at the web site of the National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards, www.ncvc.org.
Crime victim assistance may also be available in your community, such as rape crisis programs, shelters for battered women, victim support groups, and other resources for victims. Information about these programs is also available on the Internet. We can provide you with a brochure with these Internet sites. We can also provide you with a referral for a victim assistance program in your state.