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VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT
STATE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
2008 MISSISSIPPI STATE WIDE COMPENSATION REPORT

CLAIMS DATA
 
1. NUMBER OF NEW CLAIMS RECEIVED DURING REPORTING PERIOD
    a. Total claims, if only one claim is usually counted per crime:
OR
  
    b. Total claims, if victims and indirect victims generally count as separate items: 1,024
2. NUMBER OF CLAIMS APPROVED AS ELIGIBLE 667
    (a) Number of Victims 17 and Under 118
    (b) Number approved for victims 18 - 64 523
    (c) Number approved for victims 65 and Older 26
3. NUMBER OF CLAIMS APPROVED AS INELIGIBLE OR CLOSED 255
4. NUMBER OF FORENSIC SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATION CLAIMS RECEIVED
   DURING THE REPORT PERIOD. IF SUCH CLAIMS ARE HANDLED THROUGH
   SEPARATE CLAIMS PROCEDURE. (See Instructions) 		626
 
PAYMENT STATISTICS BY CRIME CATEGORY:
TYPE OF CRIME a.
NUMBER OF CLAIMS
PAID DURING
REPORTING PERIOD
Includes Column b 		b.
NUMBER OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE RELATED
CLAIMS PAID DURING
REPORTING PERIOD 		c.
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID
BY CATEGORY
Including all supple-
mental payments
1. ASSAULT 343       94       $1,391,631      
2. HOMICIDE 184       24       $812,556      
3. SEXUAL ASSAULT 15       2       $29,483      
4. CHILD ABUSE (Including sexual
   physical abuse) 		47         $44,677      
5. DWI/DUI 20         $125,730      
6. OTHER VEHICULAR CRIMES 5         $29,579      
7. STALKING 1       1       $2,500      
8. ROBBERY 9              $26,773      
9. TERRORISM          $0      
10. KIDNAPPING 2              $4,585      
11. ARSON               $0      
12. OTHER              
TOTAL 626       121       $2,467,514      
 
INDICATE TOTAL EXPENSES PAID BY SERVICE
 
1. MEDICAL/DENTAL (Except Mental Health) $1,243,238
2. MENTAL HEALTH $32,128
3. ECONOMIC SUPPORT (Lost Wages, Loss of Support) $411,264
4. FUNERAL/BURIAL (Including all Funeral Related Expenses) $760,979
5. CRIME SCENE CLEAN-UP $3,000
6. FORENSIC SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMS $239,211
7. OTHER $16,905
8. TOTAL $2,706,725
 
Please respond to the following questions
additional 8x11 sheets may be attached if necessary
 
1. DESCRIBE THE IMPACT THAT VOCA FUNDS HAVE HAD ON YOUR PROGRAM'S ABILITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CRIME
   VICTIMS. 
We were able to add forensic exam payments in 2005 and the total amount paid on those claims has increased.  VOCA Funds has allowed us to pay out increased maximums and additional benefits on victim compensation claims affected by amendments to the Victim Compensation law approved by the legislature during the 2007 Legislativie Session.  VOCA Funds has helped us be able to widen the scope of financial assistance to crime victim and survivors.
 
2. HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR PROGRAM'S EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING THE FINANCIAL IMPACT
   OF CRIME ON VICTIMS? WHAT ARE THE RESULTS? 
Processing time is measured using a median of all paid claims.  Processing time is calculated through automated means.  Average processing time from receipt of application to eligibility determination was 233 days.  Average processing time from eligibility determination to payment was 14 days.  Combined average processing time for an approved claim with award was 247 days.  Average payouts for claims received was $4,782.
 
3. DID YOUR STATE USE VOCA ADMINSTRATIVE FUNDS?   Yes
   IF YOUR STATE USED VOCA ADMINSTRATIVE FUNDS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE IMPACT THESE FUNDS HAVE HAD ON YOUR
   STATE'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION OR IMPROVE VICTIM SERVICES. 
Administrative funds have enabled the program to meet the demands of increased program activities.  Funds were used for rent of office space, annual dues to the National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards and travel expenses.
 
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This document was last updated on March 30, 2009