Financial assistance is available to cover:
- Medical and dental expenses not covered under ‘immediate needs’
- Reasonable travel expenses
- Assistance with cost of living and other expenses including rent assistance, furniture, child care and household bills up to $5000 for those victims who were not employed at the time of the crime.
- Expenses associated with court proceedings related to the act of violence, such as preparing victim impact statements and other justice related expenses, up to $5000.
- The legal fees of a legal practitioner are not included.
- Loss of earnings up to $20,000 (there is no allowance for future loss)
- Up to $5000 for out of pocket expenses, including loss of clothing
