California Victim Compensation Program for Survivors of Human Trafficking

This guide assists practitioners and survivors in applying for compensation through the California Victim Compensation Program (VCP).

Who Should Use This Guide?

Survivors of human trafficking and their advocates can use this guide to navigate the VCP application effectively.

What’s in This Guide?

This guide focuses on the application process within the VCP, specifically for survivors of human trafficking. It provides:

  • Step-by-step guidance on eligibility and required documentation.
  • Practical Resources: Samples and templates to streamline the application process.
  • Regular Updates: Our guide is updated to ensure you have the most current information.

Use the icons below to download the guide and gain access to the samples and templates.

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Assistance

If you are a survivor in California, contact CAST through our 24/7 hotline at 888-KEY-2-FREE (888-539-2373) for assistance.

Practitioners seeking assistance can request support through the Individual Technical Assistance Request Form.

Disclaimer

This guide does not cover all aspects of the VCP. Refer to official California Victims Compensation Board resources for comprehensive details.

Additional Resources

The Comprehensive Training and Technical Assistance Project by the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking is funded under 15POVC-23-GK-00929-HT, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Some material was created previously under 2018-VT-BX-K014, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice and Grant No. 2018-TA-AX-K009 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. The material from this website may not be copied or duplicated in whole or part by any means without express prior agreement from CAST, Office for Victims of Crime, or the Office for Violence Against Women.

 

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