- I WAS A VICTIM OF CRIME: CONSEQUENCES AND REACTIONS
- THE RIGHTS OF VICTMS OF CRIME
- RIGHT TO INFORMATION
- RIGHT TO RECEIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE COMPLAINT
- RIGHT TO TRANSLATION
- RIGHT TO VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES
- RIGHT TO BE HEARD
- RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF A DECISION NOT TO CHARGE THE DEFENDANT
- RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND TO LEGAL PROTECTION
- RIGHT TO COMPENSATION FOR PARTICIPATION AND TO REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
- RIGHT TO THE RETURN OF PROPERTY
- RIGHT TO COMPENSATION
- RIGHT TO PROTECTION
- RIGHT TO SECURITY: PERSONAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
- RIGHT TO PRIVATE LIFE
- RIGHT TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE ACCUSED
- RIGHTS OF VICTIMS WITH SPECIFIC PROTECTION NEEDS
- RIGHTS OF VICTIMS RESIDENT IN ANOTHER EU MEMBER STATE
- CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS
- WHO’S WHO IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
TIPS FOR DEALING WITH THE IMPACT OF CRIME
TALKING TO THOSE CLOSE TO YOU ABOUT THE CRIME MAY HELP
It may help us to talk about what happened with other people.
Although it is very often difficult and distressing to talk about the crime, sharing our experience, thoughts and feelings with someone else can be positive. Having someone talking to us and helping us think things through can also help us understand better what happened.
SHARE YOUR FEELINGS
It could be important to explain to close people what really happened and how you feel.
Family and friends may have difficulty understanding why we are reacting in a certain way and may worry. It can be positive for everyone to talk about what happened.
ASK FOR POFESSIONAL HELP
If the situation gets so bad that you can’t manage it alone, then you should ask for a professional help. Talking to your family doctor could be a good idea.
THE IMPACT OF THE CRIME WILL LESSEN OVER TIME
Most people are able to move on with their life.
We should try to take the view that most of our reactions will fade away and that most people recover and are able to live a normal life again.