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Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services (VOCCS) is not affiliated with or a division of Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). VOCCS is a private entity providing professional services to victims of crime in Victoria.


Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services, Victoria

Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services  provides a totally free, prompt, professional and complete counselling and compensation service to victims of crime in Victoria, Australia.

Crimes Compensation can be up to $100,000.00. Compensation to a primary victim of crime can be to $70,000.00 and a secondary victim of crime to $60,000.00.

Complete the online enquiry form below now for immediate assistance or FREECALL  1800 000 055 for advice.

Online Enquiry Form

Are You Eligible?

You may be eligible for crimes compensation and other support if :

  • You have been directly injured as the result of a crime in Victoria
  • You have suffered either physically or psychologically
  • The crime was reported to police and you have a police statement
  • The crime was committed in Victoria in the last 2 years*
  • You are related to a crime victim

Crimes that may have impacted you or others include :  physical assault, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, domestic abuse, violent robbery, aggravated burglary, child abuse, childhood sexual abuse, stalking, threats to kill, workplace assault, murder, culpable driving, dangerous driving, bullying, breach of intervention order or any other crime committed against a person. Matters such as childhood sexual abuse and ongoing domestic violence may have occurred beyond 2 years*.

NEWS AND INFORMATION

Monthly Archive for April, 2009

Imagery Rehearsal can Aid in Controlling Nightmares

If you have been suffering from a trauma related nightmare for more than several months practice this exercise: Write down the disturbing dream and then change the nightmare anyway you wish and then write down the changed dream. Use imagery to rehearse your new dream scenario for 10 to 15 minutes. Next, describe your old nightmare and [...]

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Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders are often the result of trauma. These disorders can include panic, generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive, social phobia and posttraumatic stress. Panic Disorder is characterized by recurrent panic attacks accompanied by four of the following symptoms: palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, lightheaded and a fear of dying. Generalized Anxiety Disorder [...]

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PTSD Risk Influence by Prior Physical & Mental Health

In certain populations it has been shown that there is an increased risk of PTSD in those who have a prior diminished mental or physical health status. Those with diminished physical or mental health prior to a traumatic experience are more likely to react poorly to the traumatic event as well as affect the coping strategies adopted [...]

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