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California Victim Compensation Board marks 60 years, reports $2.7 billion paid to victims
Summary
The California Victim Compensation Board marked its 60th anniversary and reported it has approved more than 1.5 million applications and paid about $2.7 billion since 1965, with program expansions over time including higher payout limits and broader eligibility.
The California Victim Compensation Board marked 60 years since its founding in July 1965 and reported that it has approved more than 1,500,000 applications and issued about $2,700,000,000 in compensation to victims, a board official said.
The board’s executive officer said the program began in July 1965 with three staff members and awarded $194,000 over its first four years. Today, the executive officer said, CalVCB has a staff of about 250…
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