Sexual assault can happen to anyone and nobody ever deserves to be sexually assaulted. Recent Australian research suggests that more men are sexually assaulted after they turn fifteen years of age than before. It is also estimated that the occurrence of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Australia may be as high as one in three women [...]
[ 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 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.
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*.
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At some time in your life you are likely to experience or witness a traumatic event. Those events that involve intense fear, helplessness or horror are more likely to result in a disabling response. Examples of traumatic events are criminal assault, sexual abuse, domestic violence and stalking. Common emotional responses include fear, guilt and anger. Common cognitive responses [...]
[ Read More ]Women who become victims of sexual assault typically experience the victimization as a traumatic event, perceiving it as an emotional shock. Common reactions to this kind of trauma are: Fear of losing control of their lives. Re-experiencing the assault in thoughts and dreams. Trouble concentrating. Feelings of guilt. Self-image frequently suffers; many women report feeling [...]
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