Victims Support Act 2013

The support under the Scheme for which a primary victim of an act of violence or act of modern slavery is eligible comprises the following—

approved counselling services with respect to that act of violence or act of modern slavery,

financial assistance for immediate needs up to a maximum amount in total prescribed by the regulations to cover expenses for treatment or other measures that need to be taken urgently, as a direct result of that act of violence or act of modern slavery, to secure the victim’s safety, health or well being,

financial assistance of up to a maximum amount in total prescribed by the regulations for the economic loss suffered by the primary victim as a direct result of that act of violence or act of modern slavery of a kind described in the regulations,

if a recognition payment is payable under this Part in respect of the act of violence or act of modern slavery—that recognition payment.

Financial assistance for which a primary victim of an act of violence or act of modern slavery is eligible is reduced by the total amount paid or approved for payment to the victim’s parent, step-parent or guardian under section 27 in respect of that act of violence or act of modern slavery.