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CICA claims

Tariff

The CICA published list of compensation figures for different injuries, and what is covered by the terms of the compensation scheme.

Statement

In the context of a CICA claim – giving a statement to the police is giving them your formal description of the crime.

Sexual abuse

Cruelty or violence towards another person, involving inappropriate and non-consensual sexual activity.

Same roof rule

The rule (now repealed) which blocked victims of violent crime at the hands of another member of their own household from making a claim.

Rules

Regulations or principles creating a set of requirements, such as the requirements of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

Refuge

A safe place, for example a refuse for someone who has suffered domestic violence.

PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- medically diagnosed mental health condition.

Psychologist

Mental health medical professional whose specific qualification is in psychology.

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