Homicide
When someone you love is murdered, your emotions become intensified to a much greater extent than you can imagine. You may feel as though you have been thrown into an emotional tailspin: shock, grief, heartache, guilt, self-blame, disbelief, denial and anger which seem to know no bounds.
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Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx offers claim assistance for Office of Victim Services:
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Funeral expenses (maximum benefit $6,000)
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Loss of Support benefit
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Advocacy with the police and district attorney's office
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Crisis services
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Referral
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Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is not a private matter. It is a serious crime and public health concern that can include physical, sexual, psychological or emotional abuse of one current or former intimate partner by another.
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You can be a victim of domestic violence no matter how old you are, what your racial or cultural background may be, what type of education you have, how much money you have or what your religious beliefs may be.
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Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx offers claim assistance for Office of Victim Services:
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Emergency shelter referral
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Advocacy with the Department of Social Services, police, court, district attorney's office
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Relocation assistance
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Individual counseling
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Emergency door lock replacement
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Referral
Free Counseling Services
Every Thursday, we have a free onsite counselor you can make appointment to speak to. Please call with confidence as all calls are kept confidential.
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Robbery
A robbery can be a violent, life-=threatening situation. As a robbery victim, you may have many feelings, thoughts and reactions to what has happened. Because victims encounter robbers face-to-face or in close proximity, they often feel total and immediate loss of control. Additionally, most property stolen during a robbery is never recovered and financial losses can be substantial.
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If you are over 60 years of age and were a victim of a robbery, Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx offers claim assistance for Office of Victim Services:
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Payment of expenses for medical or other related services not covered by other insurance or benefit programs
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The cost of repair or replacement of essential personal property lost, damaged or destroyed as the direct result of a crime
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Replacement of cash stolen (maximum benefit $100
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Counseling services
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If you are under the age of 60 AND sustained personal physical injury which caused you to seek medical attention, Crime Victims Support Services Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx offers claim assistance for Office of Victim Services: :
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Payment of expenses for medical or other related services not covered by other insurance or benefit programs
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The cost of repair or replacement of essential personal property lost, damaged or destroyed as the direct result of a crime
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Compensation for lost earnings not covered by your employer as determined by a physician
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Replacement of cash stolen (maximum benefit of $100)
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Reimbursement of transportation expenses for necessary court appearances in connection with the prosecution of the crime (receipts must be submitted)
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Counseling services
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Burglary
Burglary is the act of entering a premise without permission and with the intent to commit theft. As a burglary victim, you may feel isolated, angry or scared. You have many feelings, thoughts and reactions to what has happened. You don't know how you will recover your personal losses.
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If you are over 60 years of age and were a victim of a burglary, Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx offers claim assistance for Office of Victim Services: :
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Replacement of cash stolen (maximum benefit $100)
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Door lock Replacement
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Counseling services
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Assault
An assault is a violent, life-threatening situation. it is an unlawful, physical attack with the attempt to do bodily injury to another. As an assault victim, you may feel angry at the attacker or the police and court system for not doing enough about the assault. Remember, you are not alone.
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Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx offers claim assistance for Office of Victim Services:
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Payment of expenses fro medical or other related services not covered by other insurance or benefit programs
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Compensation for lost earnings not co9vered by your employer as as determined by a physician
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Counseling services
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Sexual Assault
"Sexual assault" and "rape" are terms that are used interchangeable to describe crimes that involve unwanted and illegal sexual acts. A sexually assaulted victims may feel anger, loneliness, self-blame, agitated and change in earning and/or sleeping patterns. Whatever your reactions or fears may be, support and help are available for you.
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Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx offers claim assistance for Office of Victim Services:
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Payment of expenses for medical or other related services not covered by other insurance or benefit programs
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Compensation for lost earnings not covered by your employer and as determined by a physician
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Advocacy with the police and District Attorney's Office
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Emergency door lock replacement
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Counseling services
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Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx provides the above services free of charge.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 718.823.4925 and ask for a Crime Victims Advocate.
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