Composition of support—parent, step-parent or guardian of child primary victim
27 Composition of support—parent, step-parent or guardian of child primary victim
A parent, step-parent or guardian who is caring for a child who is the primary victim of an act of violence or act of modern slavery is eligible for financial assistance of up to a maximum amount in total prescribed by the regulations for the economic loss arising as a direct result of that act of violence or act of modern slavery of a kind described in the regulations.
Financial assistance for which a parent, step-parent or guardian is eligible under this section is reduced by the total amount paid or approved for payment to the primary victim under section 26 (1) (c) in respect of that act of violence or act of modern slavery.
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