Victim Support administers a grant of $250 for victims/survivors of sexual violence.

Applicants for the sexual violence grant must:

Applicants may claim up to $250 towards the costs of dealing with the immediate effects of the crime and investigation, e.g.

• Clothing, footwear, and personal belongings (e.g. cell phone) with the victim/survivor at the time of the crime that were stolen, lost or damaged as a result of the crime, or taken by Police for their investigation.
• Temporary accommodation, childcare, and meals for the victim/survivor and their dependent/s if the crime occurred in the victim/survivor's house.
• Car cleaning or car repair if the crime is committed in the victim/survivor's car and it is soiled or damaged. Car rental if the car is taken by the Police for the investigation.
• Repairs to the victim/survivor's house, if the crime occurred there. For example, broken windows, locks, damage to house or contents as a result of the crime.
• Income lost for time off work giving statements to/being interviewed by the Police.
• Costs of travelling to and from a Police station for the investigation, for example, for interviewing and statements, and also travel to and from a forensic medical exam.

See www.victimsupport.org.nz for details, or contact the Victim Support Scheme Administrator on 0800 865868 Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm with any questions.