New York Attorney General Reports December 31, 1986 (Formal Opinion No.)

Hon. Paul S. Hudson Counsel New York State Crime Victims Board You have asked whether the spouse, parents or children of a physically injured victim are eligible to be reimbursed for the costs of counseling for traumatic shock. Second, you ask whether a physical injury must be sustained by a crime victim in order for the Crime Victims Board to pay for counseling services for the victim.