The aim of this online training platform, and the modules within it, is to assist legal practitioners with advising on and preparing an application for Criminal Injuries Compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003 (WA).
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 26 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Curriculum Overview26
- 2.1Introduction to the training platform
- 2.2Background to Criminal Injuries Compensation
- 2.3Overview of eligibility to apply and assessing merit
- 2.4Who can apply?
- 2.5Working with traumatised clients
- 2.6Was an offence committed?
- 2.7Has the victim suffered injury as a result of the offence?
- 2.8Is the application “in time”?
- 2.9Is there evidence in support?
- 2.10Are other remedies available?
- 2.11Does an exclusion apply?
- 2.12Other relevant considerations
- 2.13Notifying the offender
- 2.14Interim payments
- 2.15Claiming for future treatment expenses
- 2.16Lodging the application
- 2.17Process of assessment
- 2.18Lodging further documents after an application is submitted
- 2.19Award of compensation
- 2.20Recovery from the offender
- 2.21Appealing an award
- 2.22Seeking payment of “future” treatment expenses
- 2.23Templates and resources
- 2.24Additional tips from the assessors
- 2.25Support for applicants
- 2.26Support for practitioners
