Who can apply for financial assistance

Anyone who has suffered an injury (physical or psychological) as a result of a violent crime may be able to apply for Victims of Crime Assistance. 

This may include:

• the victim of a violent crime (known as the primary victim),
• a secondary victim such as somebody who has witnessed a violent crime, or a parent of a child victim, or
• a related victim, such as a spouse, partner or an immediate family member

Children under the age of 18 can also apply for compensation, but their application must be lodged by an adult such as a parent.

If an award is made to a person under 18 the funds may be paid to a Trustee, who administers the money until the applicant turns 18.

Any offence should be reported to the police.

Victims of Crime Assistance does not cover loss of or damage to property.