Who is entitled?

Any person whose physical, psychological or sexual integrity has been directly impaired by a criminal act and who needs help in coping with the situation is entitled to assistance according to Victim Assistance Act. Victim assistance can also be claimed if no criminal charges have been filed and/or the perpetrator is unknown or a fugitive.

Not only the victim himself/herself can claim assistance. As a result of a crime, people from the victim's personal environment can also be severely affected. Therefore, relatives of a victim are also granted certain rights. 

Entitlement to victim assistance is also available to persons providing assistance who have been directly impaired in their physical and psychological integrity as a result of assistance provided or attempted to be provided to victims