Each state operates a crime victim compensation program, partially funded by federal resources from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), to assist victims in covering crime-related out-of-pocket expenses, including medical bills, lost wages, and funeral costs. Both Florida Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs and Portugal's Victim Compensation program provide financial assistance for crime-related expenses, in line with the goal of supporting victims. Florida's program receives federal VOCA funding and covers out-of-pocket costs such as medical bills, lost wages, and funeral expenses when other resources are unavailable. In contrast, Portugal's program relies on offender restitution, with state compensation provided only if the offender cannot pay. The Florida Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs serves as a state agency dedicated to supporting crime victims and enhancing criminal justice initiatives. As part of the Florida Attorney General's office, the Division encompasses the Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs, which emphasizes crime prevention and victim advocacy training (The Office for Victims of Crime, n.d.) Additionally, it provides support services to victims of crimes committed by state inmates through the Florida Department of Corrections Victim Services Unit(The Office for Victims of Crime, n.d.). Portugal's victim compensation program, administered by the Comisso de Proteo s Vtimas de Crime Violento(CPVC), provides fin