You are more likely to develop PTSD if you have been directly exposed to the trauma, seriously hurt, the trauma was long-lasting or very severe, believed you were in extreme danger or were going to die, had a severe reaction such shaking, vomiting or feeling separated from your surroundings and felt helpless. Other factors contributing to the [...]
[ Read More ]Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services, Victoria
Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services provides a totally free, prompt, professional and complete compensation and counselling service to victims of crime in Victoria.
Crime 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 our ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM now for immediate assistance or FREECALL 1800 000 055 for advice.
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 August, 2011
A recent Japanese open trial looking at the effect of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami upon the Disaster Medical Assistance Team found that posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in critically injured patients can be reduced by taking omega-3 fatty acids intended to stimulate hippocampal neurogenesis.
[ Read More ]In 2010 there were 28,500 victims of assault in Victoria, 15,850 males and 12,030 females, with most victims aged between 25 and 34 years with male victims most likely to be assaulted by a unknown assailant in a community setting and females by a known assailant in a residential location. There were 94 victims of homicide of whom 59% [...]
[ Read More ]To have your say about sentencing in Victoria please click onto the following link. http://www.myviews.justice.vic.gov.au/long-survey-landing-page.html I would strongly encourage everyone to contribute to this very valuable state government survey looking at crime and sentencing in Victoria.
[ Read More ]Trauma histories have been shown to exist in between 51 and 98% of individuals diagnosed with serious mental health problems and is often misdiagnosed in children for depression, ADHD and Conduct Disorder. Trauma also significantly contributes to heath problems, such as heart disease, and social problems, such as crime. Individuals with mental health, substance abuse [...]
[ Read More ]European research has shown that one in two victims applying for state compensation many years later and following settlement still maintain symptoms of post traumatic stress. Considerations for recovery are: 1. The act of violence itself. 2. The relationship with the perpetrator. 3. Treatment. 4. Outcomes of criminal and/or compensation processes. This study shows that [...]
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