A Victim Impact Statement is a very important document as it allows victims to directly inform the judge or magistrate how they have suffered as a consequence of the criminal act, and the contents of the Victim Impact Statement must be considered by the judge or magistrate when handing down a sentence.

The Victim Impact Statement should include information on physical and pychological injuries as well as financial and property damage, including the consequences of such.

For assistance in completing your Victim Impact Statement kindly contact www.victimsofcrime.com.au on Freecall 1800 000 055.

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