Compensation and reparation
Emergency grants for victims Victim Support website
The reparation payment process Ministry of Justice website
ACC cover for victims of physical injury ACC Website
ACC cover for victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault ACC website
Timeframes for making claims against offenders Ministry of Justice website
Discretionary grants for families of homicide victims Victim Support website
ACC compensation may be available to the dependents of homicide victims ACC website
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Key contacts
GETTING IMMEDIATE HELP
If a crime has been committed, phone your local Police station.
Remember, if anyone is in immediate danger or is injured, dial 111 immediately.
VICTIM SUPPORT
Provides 24 hour emotional support, personal advocacy and information to victims of crime and trauma throughout New Zealand.
You can contact Victim Support any time of the day or night on free phone
0800 VICTIM (842 846).
VICTIMS OF CRIME INFORMATION LINE
Provides information for people affected by crime about support services and the justice system. You can contact the line on free phone 0800 650 654.
This line is available 9am – 11pm,
7 days a week.
