Comments for Victims Of Crime | Compensation, Counseling & Support Services http://victimsofcrime.com.au Counselling & Compensation Services Fri, 11 May 2012 13:48:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Sexual Assault – Lalor Victoria by IT Support services http://victimsofcrime.com.au/sexual-assault-lalor-victoria/comment-page-1/#comment-16779 IT Support services Fri, 11 May 2012 13:48:44 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=2541#comment-16779 How awful, hope he gets caught. How awful, hope he gets caught.

]]> Comment on Taxi Driver – Victims of Crime by Victims of Crime Counselling & Compensation Services http://victimsofcrime.com.au/taxi-driver-victim-of-crime/comment-page-1/#comment-16310 Victims of Crime Counselling & Compensation Services Mon, 07 May 2012 04:19:22 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=1235#comment-16310 Dear Naveed, Kindly call our office for an appointment on 9415 9492. Thanks. Dear Naveed,

Kindly call our office for an appointment on 9415 9492.

Thanks.

]]> Comment on Taxi Driver – Victims of Crime by Naveed Sattar http://victimsofcrime.com.au/taxi-driver-victim-of-crime/comment-page-1/#comment-16309 Naveed Sattar Mon, 07 May 2012 04:16:47 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=1235#comment-16309 hi, i am a taxi driver.i got robbed yesterday,6 may morning at 4:35 am. there were few guys on two cars.they hit my taxi and then come out and demand money.i said i give you money but they were continuely punching on my face.they also have a long hand saw by which they cut my leg and ran away.i call police who got me to hospital.i got stiches on injury.i lost my money and wallet. i need legal assistence that ho can i get compensation. hi,
i am a taxi driver.i got robbed yesterday,6 may morning at 4:35 am.
there were few guys on two cars.they hit my taxi and then come out and demand money.i said i give you money but they were continuely punching on my face.they also have a long hand saw by which they cut my leg and ran away.i call police who got me to hospital.i got stiches on injury.i lost my money and wallet.
i need legal assistence that ho can i get compensation.

]]> Comment on Victims of Cyber Bullying by Alana Mitchelson http://victimsofcrime.com.au/victims-of-cyber-bullying/comment-page-1/#comment-14003 Alana Mitchelson Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:29:10 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=1014#comment-14003 Dear Victims of Cyberbullying services, My name is Alana Mitchelson. I'm a first year Monash University journalism student. I am currently doing a journalism assignment where I am to create a short print news story. I aim to bring to the surface the underlying occurrences of harassment in the work place as I feel the media too often only focuses on teenage bullying. In particular, I am looking at how online social networking sites are used as a medium for such harassment. I was wondering if it would be possible to ask a couple of questions of you as I would love to have your comments on the issue. It won't take more than 10/15 minutes. These are the questions I would ask you: - What advice would you give to someone being affected by online harassment in the workplace? What options are available to them? - What compensation amount can victims obtain? What amounts does the possible compensation range from? The deadline for my assignment is monday, so please contact me this week. I also do not mind being contacted on the weekend. I would really appreciate your time, Thank you, Alana (contact details below) Contact: (03) 9576 3104 aemit4@student.monash.edu alanamitch@hotmail.com Dear Victims of Cyberbullying services,

My name is Alana Mitchelson. I’m a first year Monash University journalism student.

I am currently doing a journalism assignment where I am to create a short print news story. I aim to bring to the surface the underlying occurrences of harassment in the work place as I feel the media too often only focuses on teenage bullying. In particular, I am looking at how online social networking sites are used as a medium for such harassment.

I was wondering if it would be possible to ask a couple of questions of you as I would love to have your comments on the issue. It won’t take more than 10/15 minutes.

These are the questions I would ask you:

- What advice would you give to someone being affected by online harassment in the workplace? What options are available to them?

- What compensation amount can victims obtain? What amounts does the possible compensation range from?

The deadline for my assignment is monday, so please contact me this week. I also do not mind being contacted on the weekend.

I would really appreciate your time,

Thank you,

Alana (contact details below)

Contact:

(03) 9576 3104

aemit4@student.monash.edu

alanamitch@hotmail.com

]]> Comment on Anxiety Disorders Post Trauma by Social Anxiety Disorder http://victimsofcrime.com.au/anxiety-disorders-post-trauma/comment-page-1/#comment-11814 Social Anxiety Disorder Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:53:17 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=1389#comment-11814 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, as the name suggests, is likely to be one of the more common disorders to be encountered after such an awful experience. However take heart that not all anxieties will become full blown disorders. No doubt these experiences are very traumatic. It is important to seek help after such events, especially with the onset of recognisable anxiety. Catching anxiety early may go a long way to prevent a disorder developing. Seek help and don't delay. Also, it is not uncommon for one severe disorder to be accompanied by another disorder to a lesser extent. Avoiding social interactions after trauma can show evidence of Social Anxiety. Fear and avoidance behavior are key symptoms. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, as the name suggests, is likely to be one of the more common disorders to be encountered after such an awful experience. However take heart that not all anxieties will become full blown disorders. No doubt these experiences are very traumatic. It is important to seek help after such events, especially with the onset of recognisable anxiety. Catching anxiety early may go a long way to prevent a disorder developing. Seek help and don’t delay. Also, it is not uncommon for one severe disorder to be accompanied by another disorder to a lesser extent. Avoiding social interactions after trauma can show evidence of Social Anxiety. Fear and avoidance behavior are key symptoms.

]]> Comment on Armed Robbery at Albion Charles Hotel in Northcote by Domenic Greco http://victimsofcrime.com.au/armed-robbery-at-albion-charles-hotel-in-northcote/comment-page-1/#comment-11345 Domenic Greco Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:59:39 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=1313#comment-11345 Dear sir, Kindly contact us on 1800 000 055 for assistance. Dear sir,

Kindly contact us on 1800 000 055 for assistance.

]]> Comment on Armed Robbery at Albion Charles Hotel in Northcote by Peter Brittingham http://victimsofcrime.com.au/armed-robbery-at-albion-charles-hotel-in-northcote/comment-page-1/#comment-11344 Peter Brittingham Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:52:04 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=1313#comment-11344 I was the guard on duty at 3:05 am on Thursday mourning when the hotel was robbed by a person. The robber entered through the smoking area, jumping over a barrior approx Fivr foot high just as I was entering the area,. He was wearing a basball cap and full face balaclava.He pointed a semi auto pistol straight into my face and started sceaming at me. I tried to hold the entry door to the smoking area closed but he ripped the door out of my hand. I retreated into the venue and was persued by the robber. He stopped me and pointed the gun between my eyes. He then gave me a plastic bag and marched me to the cashier with the weapon pointed to the back of my head. I held the bag while the manager filled it with the cash draw. The robber then fled the venue the same way as he entered. I am having alot of trouble dealing with what has happened and have been unable to sleep since the event. I was asked to work at the hotel this week but declined. I was the guard on duty at 3:05 am on Thursday mourning when the hotel was robbed by a person.
The robber entered through the smoking area, jumping over a barrior approx Fivr foot high just as I was entering the area,.
He was wearing a basball cap and full face balaclava.He pointed a semi auto pistol straight into my face and started sceaming at me.
I tried to hold the entry door to the smoking area closed but he ripped the door out of my hand.
I retreated into the venue and was persued by the robber.
He stopped me and pointed the gun between my eyes.
He then gave me a plastic bag and marched me to the cashier with the weapon pointed to the back of my head.
I held the bag while the manager filled it with the cash draw.
The robber then fled the venue the same way as he entered.
I am having alot of trouble dealing with what has happened and have been unable to sleep since the event.
I was asked to work at the hotel this week but declined.

]]> Comment on Q+A Forum – Victims of Crime by Domenic Greco http://victimsofcrime.com.au/vocccs_forum/comment-page-1/#comment-11337 Domenic Greco Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:33:02 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/#comment-11337 It depends on the nature of the crime and the reasons for not making a claim earlier. Fill in the following form and we have have a better idea of how to advise you: http://victimsofcrime.com.au/enquiry-form/ It depends on the nature of the crime and the reasons for not making a claim earlier. Fill in the following form and we have have a better idea of how to advise you: http://victimsofcrime.com.au/enquiry-form/

]]> Comment on Q+A Forum – Victims of Crime by casey http://victimsofcrime.com.au/vocccs_forum/comment-page-1/#comment-11285 casey Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:05:55 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/#comment-11285 Hi there just wondering if the crime is more than 2 years ago will you still be able to access any counselling or compensation thanks Hi there just wondering if the crime is more than 2 years ago will you still be able to access any counselling or compensation thanks

]]> Comment on Should children bullied at school receive victims of crime compensation? by annoymus http://victimsofcrime.com.au/should-children-bullied-at-school-receive-victims-of-crime-compensation/comment-page-1/#comment-10909 annoymus Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:27:56 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=205#comment-10909 I agree. this needs to be put to an end. I have been bullied throughout most of my schools life. Last year I recieved 2 emails from my best friend (at the time). Seeing the executive teacher at my school she told me that i cant see my own actions and thats the main reason for the emails, exclusiona and harrasment. People just dont realise that not only does bullying (especially cyber bullying) effect the victim it effects everyone around them. My best friend lost her friends (creaters of the email that i was sent) because she was supporting me. My mum doesnt speak to the girls mums anymore, the new group of GOOD friends i have dont interact with the girls. It needs to be STOP....NOW!!! I agree. this needs to be put to an end. I have been bullied throughout most of my schools life. Last year I recieved 2 emails from my best friend (at the time). Seeing the executive teacher at my school she told me that i cant see my own actions and thats the main reason for the emails, exclusiona and harrasment. People just dont realise that not only does bullying (especially cyber bullying) effect the victim it effects everyone around them. My best friend lost her friends (creaters of the email that i was sent) because she was supporting me. My mum doesnt speak to the girls mums anymore, the new group of GOOD friends i have dont interact with the girls. It needs to be STOP….NOW!!!

]]> Comment on Q+A Forum – Victims of Crime by Andy Chan http://victimsofcrime.com.au/vocccs_forum/comment-page-1/#comment-10435 Andy Chan Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:09:55 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/#comment-10435 Hello All, I am completing my thesis 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 of crime @ https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/istudent More information can be found @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prevent-violence-against-international-students/333319736690002 . Thank you for your time. Hello All, I am completing my thesis 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 of crime @ https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/istudent

More information can be found @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prevent-violence-against-international-students/333319736690002 .

Thank you for your time.

]]> Comment on Victims of Crime – Post Trauma Growth by Eva Alisic http://victimsofcrime.com.au/victims-of-crime-post-trauma-growth/comment-page-1/#comment-9239 Eva Alisic Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:58:31 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=967#comment-9239 Hello VOCCS, Thanks for writing about posttraumatic growth. I think it is an important topic that deserves much more attention; first of all to study how these feelings of growth emerge and can be facilitated, and second to put these findings into practice. In my view, it is important to make clear that survivors may not feel any growth/positive feelings due to the trauma, and that that is perfectly fine. A traumatic event is first and foremost a shockingly negative event. Only a part of the survivors has this experience of 'finding benefits', and experiencing growth isn't necessarily the same as recovering well (several studies showed that posttraumatic stress and growth are associated). Experiencing a positive side to a traumatic event can be very powerful but it can also be present in small things. For example, some children in studies we conducted after traumatic injury told us that they were glad they had been in a super cool ambulance with sirens. best wishes, Eva Alisic Monash Injury Research Institute Hello VOCCS,

Thanks for writing about posttraumatic growth. I think it is an important topic that deserves much more attention; first of all to study how these feelings of growth emerge and can be facilitated, and second to put these findings into practice.

In my view, it is important to make clear that survivors may not feel any growth/positive feelings due to the trauma, and that that is perfectly fine. A traumatic event is first and foremost a shockingly negative event. Only a part of the survivors has this experience of ‘finding benefits’, and experiencing growth isn’t necessarily the same as recovering well (several studies showed that posttraumatic stress and growth are associated).

Experiencing a positive side to a traumatic event can be very powerful but it can also be present in small things. For example, some children in studies we conducted after traumatic injury told us that they were glad they had been in a super cool ambulance with sirens.

best wishes,
Eva Alisic
Monash Injury Research Institute

]]> Comment on Double Jeopardy Reform by stephen connell http://victimsofcrime.com.au/double-jeopardy-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-7719 stephen connell Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:06:57 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=749#comment-7719 This is a good reform and not before time! The only query I have on it is what if the police are just not happy they lost a case and decide to keep at their perceived suspect again and again? This is a good reform and not before time! The only query I have on it is what if the police are just not happy they lost a case and decide to keep at their perceived suspect again and again?

]]> Comment on Melbourne Victims’ Collective by John C. Massam http://victimsofcrime.com.au/melbourne-victims-collective/comment-page-1/#comment-4635 John C. Massam Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:59:05 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=525#comment-4635 The Catholic Church apologists have been trying to deny that the rulings in "The Crime of Solicitation" (Crimen Sollicitionis) are not applicable today. Well, nobody taught the past generations of children at Catholic schools, nor preached sermons, saying that any Church-related sex crimes, including bestiality, ought to be kept secret from the police. No, so how can we expect and real reform in the Church in Melbourne, or Ireland where a Vatican directive came out telling the Irish bishops they were wrong to report such crimes to the police. "Remove the wicked from among yourselves" is the genuine Christian ruling. The Catholic Church apologists have been trying to deny that the rulings in “The Crime of Solicitation” (Crimen Sollicitionis) are not applicable today. Well, nobody taught the past generations of children at Catholic schools, nor preached sermons, saying that any Church-related sex crimes, including bestiality, ought to be kept secret from the police. No, so how can we expect and real reform in the Church in Melbourne, or Ireland where a Vatican directive came out telling the Irish bishops they were wrong to report such crimes to the police. “Remove the wicked from among yourselves” is the genuine Christian ruling.

]]> Comment on Posttraumatic Stress & omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid by Anthony Owens http://victimsofcrime.com.au/posttraumatic-stress-omega-3-polyunsaturated-fatty-acid/comment-page-1/#comment-4413 Anthony Owens Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:10:16 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=416#comment-4413 Nerve demyelination of multiple sclerosis has been shown by Dr Roy Swank of my alma mater, the University of Oregon medical School for 50 years (http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseaction/show/pageid/2906) to be reversed by diet. His data particularly relate to the effects of inclusion of polyunsaturated oils such as cod liver oil and other fish oils on stimulation of remyelination of effected nerve tissue. So it is not surprising to see that similar diets and inclusions of such oils stimulates the neurogenesis required to increase the mass of the hippocampus and thus accelerate recovery from PTSD. Hippocampus mass depletion that has been shown by a number of researchers to occur following PTSD resultant from terrifying shocks such as the recent Japanese earthquakes. Daniel Siegel (The Neurobiology of We) claims 15-20% of the population may in danger of suffering PTSD. My clinical clients are a special population & 90% of them have, or have had, PTSD. Current neurogenesis data show that the brain and nerves continue to be affected by the mind and body from the day of conception until at least the day of death, so inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids from whatever source will assist the vigour and health of all human activity and development. I suggest recommending that all humans particularly PTSD clients, include omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in the diet as an important part of neurogenesis whatever the purpose: skill development and precision by athletes, increase in genius in musicians, artists, homemakers and scientists or just simply increase in hippocampus mass and recovery from trauma. Nerve demyelination of multiple sclerosis has been shown by Dr Roy Swank of my alma mater, the University of Oregon medical School for 50 years (http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseaction/show/pageid/2906) to be reversed by diet. His data particularly relate to the effects of inclusion of polyunsaturated oils such as cod liver oil and other fish oils on stimulation of remyelination of effected nerve tissue. So it is not surprising to see that similar diets and inclusions of such oils stimulates the neurogenesis required to increase the mass of the hippocampus and thus accelerate recovery from PTSD. Hippocampus mass depletion that has been shown by a number of researchers to occur following PTSD resultant from terrifying shocks such as the recent Japanese earthquakes.
Daniel Siegel (The Neurobiology of We) claims 15-20% of the population may in danger of suffering PTSD. My clinical clients are a special population & 90% of them have, or have had, PTSD.
Current neurogenesis data show that the brain and nerves continue to be affected by the mind and body from the day of conception until at least the day of death, so inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids from whatever source will assist the vigour and health of all human activity and development.
I suggest recommending that all humans particularly PTSD clients, include omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid in the diet as an important part of neurogenesis whatever the purpose: skill development and precision by athletes, increase in genius in musicians, artists, homemakers and scientists or just simply increase in hippocampus mass and recovery from trauma.

]]> Comment on Brodies’ Law – Crimes Amendment (Bullying) Bill 201 by Willy Bagatcholon http://victimsofcrime.com.au/brodies-law-crimes-amendment-bullying-bill-201/comment-page-1/#comment-3382 Willy Bagatcholon Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:49:11 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=364#comment-3382 I know what it feels like to be completely hopeless, its not easy. I have recently been fired from my previous job as an assistant store manager, after i defended myself from my store manager bulyying me and harrassing me at work. In NSW there is still no legislation of definition on what is Anti-bullying, hopefully one day I can change that. Please click and read on the link below for more information. http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/equalrightsandopps I know what it feels like to be completely hopeless, its not easy. I have recently been fired from my previous job as an assistant store manager, after i defended myself from my store manager bulyying me and harrassing me at work. In NSW there is still no legislation of definition on what is Anti-bullying, hopefully one day I can change that.

Please click and read on the link below for more information.

http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/equalrightsandopps

]]> Comment on Brodies’ Law – Crimes Amendment (Bullying) Bill 201 by Thatwoman http://victimsofcrime.com.au/brodies-law-crimes-amendment-bullying-bill-201/comment-page-1/#comment-2513 Thatwoman Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:56:14 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=364#comment-2513 I live in a retirement village where i have experienced bullying worse than anything ever saw in the in the playground as a teacher.I have even been told "I hope you die". This has occurred because I have spoken up about illegal actions and unfairness in the village. I will now be able to quote this law to the perpetrators and report them if they continue to bully me and others. I live in a retirement village where i have experienced bullying worse than anything ever saw in the in the playground as a teacher.I have even been told “I hope you die”. This has occurred because I have spoken up about illegal actions and unfairness in the village. I will now be able to quote this law to the perpetrators and report them if they continue to bully me and others.

]]> Comment on Victims of Crime – Seeking Help by asad http://victimsofcrime.com.au/victims-of-crime-seeking-help/comment-page-1/#comment-2410 asad Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:01:48 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=373#comment-2410 Dear Sir/Madam, I was attacked and assaulted in a road rage incident by two men resulting in a broken nose and severe bleeding. It happened about 3 to 4 years ago. Attack involved racial and physical abuse.I filed a report against offenders at the local werribee police station. I never got any result or feedback on what happened afterwards. I was too scared to go out on road afterwards. I went into depression and distress after that incident and as a result have not been able to perform a regular job. I never felt safe on roads since that incident and still do not. I continue to have nightmares and head aches at night and during the day i am always jumpy while driving and in a state of restlessness. I am wondering if there is any relief in terms of psychiatric help and self defense classes that i can seek from the government. Also, can i sue the couple of people who attacked me or is it too late? kind regards, Asad Dear Sir/Madam,

I was attacked and assaulted in a road rage incident by two men resulting in a broken nose and severe bleeding. It happened about 3 to 4 years ago. Attack involved racial and physical abuse.I filed a report against offenders at the local werribee police station. I never got any result or feedback on what happened afterwards. I was too scared to go out on road afterwards. I went into depression and distress after that incident and as a result have not been able to perform a regular job. I never felt safe on roads since that incident and still do not. I continue to have nightmares and head aches at night and during the day i am always jumpy while driving and in a state of restlessness. I am wondering if there is any relief in terms of psychiatric help and self defense classes that i can seek from the government. Also, can i sue the couple of people who attacked me or is it too late?

kind regards,

Asad

]]> Comment on Should children bullied at school receive victims of crime compensation? by Liudmila Ozimkovsky-Klein http://victimsofcrime.com.au/should-children-bullied-at-school-receive-victims-of-crime-compensation/comment-page-1/#comment-2201 Liudmila Ozimkovsky-Klein Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:25:23 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=205#comment-2201 I totally agree I was also bullied very badly when I was a child. I totally agree I was also bullied very badly when I was a child.

]]> Comment on Victims Psychological Risks during Legal Processes by Soula Vaitsis http://victimsofcrime.com.au/victims-psychological-risks-during-legal-processes/comment-page-1/#comment-1984 Soula Vaitsis Tue, 31 May 2011 04:24:53 +0000 http://victimsofcrime.com.au/?p=307#comment-1984 They make it hard for people to come forward and get help and put those people in jail!! no wonder most get away with it!! They make it hard for people to come forward and get help and put those people in jail!! no wonder most get away with it!!

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