News and Announcements
Press Release
Partnership Nets Thousands of Donations for Victims of Violence 5/29/13
The California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board announced the collection of 1,916 pieces of clothing during last month's Denim Drive, nearly tripling the 700 items collected last year. This year, CalVCP partnered with 20 local agencies and four businesses to collect denim items to directly benefit victims of sexual assault, abuse and domestic violence.
Press Release
Human Trafficking Victims Receive Help 5/21/13
The California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (VCGCB) voted unanimously to approve a new regulation that allows victims of human trafficking who have been forced into prostitution to receive much needed assistance from CalVCP.
Digital Town Hall
Victims' Rights Digital Town Hall 4/24/13
Watch the recordings of the Victims' Rights Digital Town Hall:
Press Release
California Rallies Together, Makes Noise for Victims' Rights 4/22/13
In honor of California Crime Victims' Rights Month (CVRM), the California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) will host its fourth annual Crime Victims' Rights Rally with keynote speaker California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris.
Public Meetings
- Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board Meetings Next Board Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2013
Read the CalVCP Connection Blog
Raising Awareness About Elder Abuse 6/13/13
By Julie Nauman, VCGCB Executive Officer
After the death of her husband, eighty-six-year-old Mrs. Jones was befriended by Nancy, a local nurse. Since Mrs. Jones's only family was out of state, Nancy began helping Mrs. Jones run small errands, such as grocery shopping and trips to the bank. Read more »
