Description
The set of legal requirements under which a victim of crime can obtain compensation in the form of pursuing a claim against the offender or obtaining compensation from the state.
Alternative labels
legal compensation for a victim of crime
legal compensation for crime victims
set of legal compensation requirements
crime victims’ legal compensation
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Legal compensation for victims of crime is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Legal compensation for victims of crime is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Social worker: Social workers are practice-based professionals who promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. They interact with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities in order to provide various forms of therapy and counselling, group work, and community work. Social workers guide people to use services to claim benefits, access community resources, find jobs and training, obtain legal advice or deal with other local authority departments.
Victim support officer: Victim support officers provide assistance and counselling to people who were victim of or have witnessed crimes such as sexual assault, domestic abuse or anti-social behaviour. They develop solutions according to the different needs and feelings of persons.
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