An Application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

An Application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

It might be that your abuser was a family member or family friend and without the means to pay compensation for your suffering. In this case it might be appropriate to make a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

The CICA can make awards where someone has suffered injury as a result of an act of violence. It is necessary to make a complaint to the Police about the offence and, usually, the perpetrator will have been convicted of the offence.

CICA awards are not high and can be reduced if an applicant has a criminal record. A hearing is not necessary and decisions are made based on paper applications only unless there is an appeal.

We will discuss with you whether an application to the CICA should be made.