Recent recommendations by the Victoria Law Foundation include: 1. An independent victims advocate. To build an effective and responsive system for all victims we need an independent statutory victims advocate similar to South Australia’s Commissioner for Victims’ Rights. 2. Better access to support services. Victims need a direct link to support services and a more proactive referral system,…
DetailsSince the traumatic incident have you: Avoided being reminded of the trauma by staying away from certain places, people or activities? Lost interest in activities that were once important or enjoyable. Felt more isolated or distant from others? Found it hard to have love or affection for others? Do you feel that there is no…
DetailsTrauma and the related symptoms can also be passed from parent to child, and this is called intergenerational transmission of trauma. This may happen when the child is discouraged from talking about disturbing events, thoughts, or feelings; when parents share too many details of the traumatic event; when the child adopts the parent’s symptoms as…
DetailsResearch tells us there is a link between watching news of traumatic events and stress symptoms but it is unclear why this relationship exists. You may want to limit the television media you are exposed to if you feel anxious, have difficulty taking part in social or relaxing activities or have difficulties with sleep after such…
DetailsCompletely agree. My son was assaulted at school by a bully at age 12. His front tooth was knocked out of its socket and the nerve was severed.You will be pleased to hear that my son had his hearing yesterday and was awarded all dental costs, counselling etc., and $8,000 compensation.I am SO pleased that…
DetailsCrimes involving gratuitous, completely un-provoked, or non-retaliatory, violence unleashed on victims ranging from children in home environments to ordinary, inoffensive folk in the streets; the elderly -and notably, young people, both generally and in entertainment precincts and venues. On the rise ? Certainly – Government denials and ‘spin’ to the contrary. (Statistics, and empirical evidence;…
DetailsThis issue arose in March 2010 when a Victorian Supreme Court judge overruled a decision made by the Victim’s of Crime Assistance Tribunal by enabling the bullying victim in this case to be provided with compensation. It was previously thought that the victim could not be compensated due to the fact that her attackers were…
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