A report of the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance (MOVA) (under item 0840-0100 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting the Victim and Witness Assistance Board report relative to the Massachusetts Victims of Violent Crimes Compensation program

This bill (HD 5657) is a required report submission by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) to the state legislature and administration. It details claims processed under the Massachusetts Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Program for the period September 1-December 31, 2025, totaling 216 claims worth $661,981.79. The report shows top expenses included funeral/burial ($234,531), lost wages ($161,516), and mental health support ($131,458), with homicide (53 claims) and assault (39 claims) being the most common victimization types. The report supports MOVA’s role in administering this state/federal program, which provides financial aid to crime victims and their families for expenses like medical care and funeral costs.