Victim compensation and domesic violence: a national overview Isobelle Barrett Meyering
By: Barrett Meyering, Isobelle
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ArticleSeries: ADFVC stakeholder paper.Publisher: Sydney, NSW: Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse, 2010Subject(s): DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | VICTIMS OF CRIMES | VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | COMPENSATION | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | AUSTRALIAOnline resources: Archived copy ADFVC stakeholder paper, 8, January 2010, 1-14Summary: Key points:
• The provision of compensation is now seen to represent good practice as part of a broader legal response to domestic violence. Compensation can assist women to deal with the aftermath of violence at both a practical and symbolic level.
• All eight Australian states and territories operate victim compensation schemes, although there are significant differences in their eligibility criteria, the composition of awards and the assessment processes used.
• Historically, domestic violence victims have found it difficult to access compensation but many Australian jurisdictions have now introduced special measures to improve women’s access to the schemes. However, the recent trend towards debt recovery from perpetrators may have negative implications for some women.
• Advocates and lawyers can assist their clients by informing them about their entitlements to compensation and encouraging them to apply for it. Depending on their circumstances and the jurisdiction, women may be eligible for awards of up to $75 000.
• Further research is needed into domestic violence victims’ experiences of the compensation process. (Abstract). A digital copy of this paper has been archived by the National Library of Australia. Record #3754
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ADFVC stakeholder paper, 8, January 2010, 1-14
Key points:
• The provision of compensation is now seen to represent good practice as part of a broader legal response to domestic violence. Compensation can assist women to deal with the aftermath of violence at both a practical and symbolic level.
• All eight Australian states and territories operate victim compensation schemes, although there are significant differences in their eligibility criteria, the composition of awards and the assessment processes used.
• Historically, domestic violence victims have found it difficult to access compensation but many Australian jurisdictions have now introduced special measures to improve women’s access to the schemes. However, the recent trend towards debt recovery from perpetrators may have negative implications for some women.
• Advocates and lawyers can assist their clients by informing them about their entitlements to compensation and encouraging them to apply for it. Depending on their circumstances and the jurisdiction, women may be eligible for awards of up to $75 000.
• Further research is needed into domestic violence victims’ experiences of the compensation process. (Abstract). A digital copy of this paper has been archived by the National Library of Australia. Record #3754
