Domestically abusive environments damage children in a variety of ways. Always: 1. Tell them it is not their fault. 2. Encourage them to talk about the domestic violence. 3. Work out a safety and exit plan with them. 4. Let then know that they are not alone.
[ 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*.
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Many children who witness domestic violence have been found to have higher levels of behavioral and emotional problems than other children. The impact varies according to their age, sex and role in the family. Some children feel responsible for the violence. They may think they are making things easier for their mother by not saying [...]
[ Read More ]Researchers at Oregon State University recently completed a study that suggests the way parents view their children is a critical factor in the potential risk of child abuse, and could even be more important than whether the parents are abusive to each other. Results of the study have been published in the Journal of Family [...]
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