1. The cost of crime to the Victorian community in 2009-2010 was estimated to be just over $9.8 billion, equivalent to 3.4% of Gross State Product, and equivalent to a cost of $1,678.00 per person. 2. Costs attributable to specific crimes against the person represent 8.2%, crimes against property represent 46.8% and costs associated with drug [...]
[ Read More ]Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services - Victoria, Australia
Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services Victoria provides a free, prompt and professional compensation & counselling referral and support service to victims of crime.
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 CALL 1800 000 055 for advice.
“Supporting the rights of Victims of Crime in Victoria, Australia”
www.victimsofcrime.com.au
Victims of Crime Eligibility:
Victims of crime may be eligible for crime compensation and other support services if:
- You are the victim and have been directly injured as the result of a crime
- You have suffered either physically or psychologically by the crime
- The crime was reported to police and you have a police statement
- The crime was committed in the last two years in Victoria, Australia*
- You are related to a victim of crime
Crimes that have impacted victims may include : physical assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, domestic abuse, armed robbery, violent robbery, aggravated burglary, child abuse, child sexual abuse, indecent assault, home invasion, stalking, threats to kill, workplace assault, murder, culpable driving, dangerous driving, road rage, breach of an intervention order or any other violent crime committed against a person. Matters such as childhood sexual abuse and ongoing domestic violence may have occurred beyond two years*.
NEWS AND INFORMATION
Monthly Archive for January, 2012
All Victims of Crime in Victoria where a crime has been committed against a person are entitled to access state funded compensation called Crimes Compensation which is administered by the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal. This is akin to an insurance which all Victorians contribute to and call upon when required. Victims of Crime are [...]
[ Read More ]A victim impact statement allows the victim to tell the judge or magistrate exactly how a crime has affected their life, physically, psychologically and financially, and may be taken into account during sentencing. It is the victim’s choice whether or not to make a Victim Impact Statement but it is generally a very worthwhile experience [...]
[ Read More ]Brief summary of findings: Throughout the 2007, 2008 and 2009 calendar years Victorians reported feeling safe in their neighbourhood during the day, but reported feeling less safe at night. In relation to public transport the majority of people felt ‘safe’ on public transport during the day. However, people reported feeling less safe travelling on public [...]
[ Read More ]A thesis is currently being completed at Griffith University regarding the Prevention of Victimisation against International Students. If you or another student you know has been ASSAULTED (kicked, punched), ROBBED or RACIALLY ABUSED (racist name calling) please help prevent this from happening by completing our quick student survey or forwarding our survey to other victims [...]
[ Read More ]There are two avenues for a victim of crime can seek assistance in Victoria, the public system and the private system. In the private system a victim can directly contact a private service provider, such as Victims of Crime Counselling & Compensation Services (VOCCS), and be seen by professionals and have their crimes compensation application [...]
[ Read More ]If you have been a victim of crime in Victoria, such as a physical assault, in the past two years and have a police statement pick up a free Personal Safety Alarm from Victims of Crime Counselling and Compensation Services at 163 Victoria Parade Fitzroy. This is a compact alarm which easily fits into a purse [...]
[ Read More ]What victims of crime need post trauma is prompt and professional assistance to address their needs and to promote recovery. The current Victoria Victims of Crime Delivery Model appears to be restricting this service. Statistics show that victims of crime in Victoria are waiting up to five months to access a state government funded VACP [...]
[ Read More ]Victims of crime in Victoria are able to claim their travelling expenses, which are currently paid at 63 cents per k/m, for travel related to their trauma. Remember to always keep a log of when and where you are travelling to and from and the distance travelled in respect to matters relating to your crimes [...]
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