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You might be able to claim compensation if you witnessed a violent crime.
The CICA can make compensation awards to someone who witnessed a loved one being attacked. This is known as a “secondary victim” claim.
A secondary victim is someone who has sustained a mental injury due to being present at or witnessing a crime of violence.
To claim secondary victim compensation, you must have witnessed the incident first hand or have seen the immediate aftermath. Also, there needs to be a close connection of love and affection between you and the person who was attacked.
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