Secondary victims are eligible in exceptional circumstances for financial assistance with expenses to assist in their recovery from the violent act.[33] Recovery can mean a victim’s emotional, physical or mental recovery. The types of expenses which the FAS can pay as part of recovery expenses are varied.
Primary and related victims are also eligible for assistance to pay for recovery expenses.
Applicants must provide detail and documentary evidence to satisfy the FAS of both of the following:
- that their circumstances are exceptional, and
- that the assistance they are seeking will assist in their recovery from the violent act.
The FAS will consider every application on a case-by-case basis. Evidence requirements for recovery expenses are explained further on the next page.
Footnotes
[33] Section 10(2)(d) of the Act.
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