Brodie’s Law has broadened the definition of bullying behaviour to include: acting in any other way that could reasonably be expected to cause a victim to engage in self-harm. Below is a summary of the legislative changes. I think that the current state government should be commended on this initiative as well as the many others…
DetailsNightmares are common for trauma survivors, and sometimes go on for months or years. Victims who develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and/or who have other mental health problems, are more likely experience nightmares. Nightmares after trauma often involve the same frightening elements of the trauma and about 50% are actual repeats of the trauma. Nightmares after trauma also…
DetailsPTSD in response to sexual assault range from 30 to 80% (depending on the type of sexual victimization). Rates of PTSD in response to physical assault range from 23 to 39%. Younger people are at increased risk of victimization, and, once victimized, are more likely to develop PTSD. Some forms of trauma such as rape, perceived life threat during…
DetailsFor victims of crime involvement in the justice system may sometimes compound the original injury, known as a “re-victimization.” Often the mental well-being of crime victims is diametrically opposed to the requirements of legal proceedings: Victims of crime need social acknowledgment and support; the court requires them to endure a public challenge to their credibility. Victims of crime need…
DetailsThe effects of face-to-face restorative justice conferences involving victims and offenders, compared with usual court procedures, for victims of crime: On the issue of repeat offending restorative justice has been found to be favourable. On the issue of how satisfied victims are with their own justice experience strongly favours the intervention. Victims’ fears of re-victimization by their offender…
DetailsTrauma suffers sometimes turn to cutting themselves or other self-harm as a way to cope with their issues and while such behaviour may give the brief illusion of feeling better the pain soon returns without any permanent recovery. For long-term recovery, you will need to learn how to recognize your feelings and how manage them:…
DetailsLet’s put the seniors in jail and the criminals in a nursing home. This way the seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks. They’d receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc and they’d receive money instead of paying it out. They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly…
DetailsDear Chief Magistrate Gray, Further to my earlier correspondence to you regarding Mr. Pithouse and his contemptible attitudes to victims, today’s story in the Sunday Heraldsun highlights just how out of touch this questionable Hulls appointment has turned out to be. Judging by his previous performances you should be treating my requests with a little more seriousness than the flippant way you…
DetailsIf only I had read this 4 years ago. I have just come out of a nasty relationship with my ex being a drug addict & text book manic depressant traits. The relationship became more aggressive, constant put downs & myself apologizing to him regardless of the situation, because in the end it was easier…
DetailsIf anyone knows anything about this crime would they kindly make contact with this website or with the police. Female victim of an abduction and threat to be harmed perpetrated by an unknown male taxi driver in the Melbourne CBD on the 01-08-10. The client said that she was out that evening with several girlfriends…
DetailsIndian male was the victim of an armed robbery and physical assault with a baseball bat perpetrated by three unknown male assailants in St. Albans on the 18-10-10. Male said that at around 6.30 pm he had got off the train at Keilor Plains Railway Station and began to walk home. He said that while…
DetailsMy name is Gabriel Haynes and i am writing in regards to a death of a friend in 2009. You may have seen the case on the news, 23 year old Rhys Marshall died after being punched in the head in Ballarat, resulting to Rhys falling back and hitting his head on the concrete. Days after, Rhys died in…
DetailsHonestly, all the people complaining about speed cameras, get a life. Yes get your own life back on track, because one day this will be you, who the newspapers are reporting, dying in a speed related crash. Correct, don’t speed and you will not be complaining, because you won’t get fined, because you didn’t break…
DetailsRecent 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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