If You're The Victim

If you have been the victim of a crime of violence, you may be able to claim compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. However, if you have a bad criminal record, yourself, you may not be able to claim. For a form and further details contact:

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
CICA
Tay House
300 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4LN

Freephone: 0800 3583601

Website: www.cica.gov.uk

In all areas there are Victim Support Groups which are there to help and support victims of crime. The CAB can tell you if there’s one near you.