Stalking by adolescent usually occurs as a result of incidences of bullying as opposed to talking by adults which occurs largely due to rejection. The majority of stalking offenders are males who have had some form of prior relationship to the victim. Relationships can include former school peers, relatives and former partners with around 70% [...]
[ 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.
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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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Stalking is a common and disabling crime that often persists for a long time causing the victim and their family extreme distress. In the past have you: 1. Been followed? 2. Had unsolicited correspondences, such as mobile, text or email? 3. Had someone stand outside yor home or workplace? 4. Left unwanted items for you to discover? 5. [...]
[ Read More ]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 [...]
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