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Victims Services grants compensation to
victims for reasonable expenses resulting from criminal acts of personal violence such as
physical and/or sexual assault, murder, robbery and kidnapping. It does not cover
expenses related to property crimes.
How do I know if I am eligible for compensation?
- You must have been injured in Saskatchewan.
- You must report the crime and be willing to testify in
court.
- The harm must have been the result of a Criminal Code
offence listed in the Regulations. Generally, these are crimes of personal violence such
as robbery, sex crimes, assault causing bodily harm, manslaughter, murder, attempted
murder and kidnapping.
- You must make an application for compensation within one
year from the date of injury.
How do I apply for compensation?
If you are the victim of a criminal act of personal
violence, you must first report the crime to the police. The next step is to fill out a
Victims Compensation Program application form
(français), available from:
You do not need a lawyer to apply. Applications will be
accepted up to one year after the crime has been committed. However, in cases going
through the criminal justice process such as historical sexual abuse cases or physical
assault cases concerning domestic violence, the one year period may be extended.
What can I be compensated for?
- Certain medical costs (such as ambulance and prescriptions
not covered by another plan and dental, chiropractic and eye glass costs);
- Counselling while you are involved in the criminal justice
system;
- Funeral expenses to a maximum of $3,500 where not covered by
other programs;
- Loss of income where it is not covered by Employment
Insurance, Workers’ Compensation or an insurance plan; and
- Clothing damaged at the time of the offence to a maximum of
$250.
Compensation is not available for pain and suffering,
personal property damage or legal fees.
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