States DO give money to people if they need it because of a crime. Just search the web, e.g here is Texas:
(just a small sample)
Article 1 - BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 31 - COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME FUND;
COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME AUXILIARY FUND; USE OF FUND MONEY
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/txconst/sections/cn000100-003100.html
Maybe you can collect from your state?