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Compensation
If you have been injured or if your property has been damaged or stolen as a result of crime, you may be able to get compensation.
Criminal Injuries Compensation
People injured through violent crime can apply for a payment under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. It does not matter whether the offender has been caught, but there are other rules which determine whether or not you receive any money. Victim Support can explain how you can claim Criminal Injuries Compensation and can help you make your claim or you can find more information on the website of Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
Compensation from the offender
If someone is convicted, the criminal court may order the offender to pay you compensation for any injury, loss or damage which you have suffered because of the crime. If the offender receives a prison sentence, the court will not usually order him or her to pay compensation. A police officer should talk to you about whether you would like the court to consider making a compensation order.
Civil proceedings
Whether or not the offender is convicted in the criminal courts, you can sue him or her for damages in a civil court. You can find out more about this at your local Citizen's Advice Bureau or by asking a solicitor.
Crime prevention
Unfortunately, some people who have been the victim of crime are more vulnerable, in the short term, to further crime. You may be able to take steps now to help reduce the risk of it happening again. Victim Support can help you to get crime prevention advice, either through the police or other local agencies. Some Victim Support Schemes provide crime prevention advice themselves and may run specialist services (eg lock fitting services).
Health
Crime can have an enormous impact on your physical and mental wellbeing. We have found that most people find it extremely helpful to talk about their feelings after a crime. Sharing your feelings and finding out that many other people feel the same way can help to make you less frightened or angry. We do not offer a counselling service but we can refer people on for psychological help or counselling.
If you have been injured, you may be entitled to claim Criminal Injuries Compensation.
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