Funeral / Burial Costs

For All Victims of Violent Crimes

For Victims Under the Age of 18

Review Your Rights

As a survivor of violence in Illinois, these are your rights on both a state and federal level.

What Do You Need?

As a survivor of violence in Illinois, you may be eligible for support with financial needs, housing, medical costs, mental health services, funeral or burial costs, relocation costs, and more. Based on what happened to you, you may be eligible for different services and supports. Click here to see which policies can provide access to these supports.

Eligibility and Access

Policies outlining rights and services afforded to crime victims often involve definitions of who is considered a victim and what they must do to access services. Read through this section to better understand how to navigate policies intended to support survivors.

Illinois Policies

Here you can find a complete listing of Illinois policies related to services or supports available to crime victims. Each of these policies that enables access to services has eligibility requirements. Please use the hyperlinks available to review the eligibility requirements.
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