VICTIMS’ AID, VICTIMS, NEVER ALONE AGAIN
A system of help and assistance allowing any victim, especially of a criminal offence, to benefit from a more thorough consideration of his or her interests as close as reasonably possible to the facts.
WHICH VICTIMS ?
Victims of crimes
In the penal sense of the term, a victim is any person who has suffered from an offence, a direct attack on his physical, sexual or psychological integrity, or on his property (domestic violence, threats, insults, rape, breach of trust, theft, damage…).
The victims’ aid service provides free assistance to people who have suffered the consequences of an act condemned by the law: this is called a criminal offence.
The scope of the service also extends to victims of accidents and disasters.
WHO CAN USE THE SERVICE ?
- Whether they are directly affected by it,
- or a relative,
- his/her spouse,
- his/her child,
- or a direct witness to an offence
WHICH VICTIMS ?
Victims of crimes
In the penal sense of the term, a victim is any person who has suffered from an offence, a direct attack on his physical, sexual or psychological integrity, or on his property (domestic violence, threats, insults, rape, breach of trust, theft, damage…).
The victims’ aid service provides free assistance to people who have suffered the consequences of an act condemned by the law: this is called a criminal offence.
The scope of the service also extends to victims of accidents and disasters.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
A personalized welcome
Free services offered to victims
The confidentiality of discussions with victims
Respect for the independent decision making of the victims
Non-representation of victims at trial (except for ad hoc administrator missions)
The prohibition of referring victims to a named professional from the liberal or commercial sector
Initial and ongoing training for those working with victims
A GLOBAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY SERVICE OFFER
The Victims’ Aid Service offers :
A WELCOME TO ANY PERSON WHOBELIEVES HE OR SHE IS A VICTIM OF A CRIME
ATTENTIVE LISTENING TO IDENTIFY
ALL THE VICTIMS’ DIFFICULTIES
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SUPPORT
LEGAL AND
SOCIAL SUPPORT
REFERRAL TO SPECIALIZED SERVICES IF NECESSARY
INFORMATION ON RIGHTS (JUDICIAL ORGANIZATION, PROCEDURES AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS, PREPARATION FOR EXPERT APPRAISALS, JUDGMENT HEARINGS, COMPENSATION SYSTEM…)
SPECIAL ACTIONS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE VICTIMS OF SERIOUS CRIMES
WHERE AND HOW ?
ADAVIM FRANCE VICTIMES MARTINIQUE is a court auxiliary specialized in victims’ aid. It intervenes mainly at the Fort-de-France Judicial Court and manages the Bureau d’aide aux victimes (BAV) due to its generalist scope. It intervenes in all places that receive or work with victims (Homes and in the Justice and Law Offices, points of access to the law, Maisons France Services, gendarmerie and police services, hospitals, town halls, etc.).
The victim support services receive victims in confidence, with or without an appointment, in order to help them take stock of the situation free of charge, to inform them and to accompany them in the possible steps to be taken.
To find out more, click on Welcome Centres
The victim support services work in conjunction with the authorities that receive victims such as: courts, police, gendarmerie, lawyers, social services, hospitals and associations…
WHERE AND HOW ?
ADAVIM FRANCE VICTIMES MARTINIQUE is a court auxiliary specialized in victims’ aid. It intervenes mainly at the Fort-de-France Judicial Court and manages the Bureau d’aide aux victimes (BAV) due to its generalist scope. It intervenes in all places that receive or work with victims (Homes and in the Justice and Law Offices, points of access to the law, Maisons France Services, gendarmerie and police services, hospitals, town halls, etc.).
The victim support services receive victims in confidence, with or without an appointment, in order to help them take stock of the situation free of charge, to inform them and to accompany them in the possible steps to be taken.
To find out more, click on Welcome Centres
The victim support services work in conjunction with the authorities that receive victims such as: courts, police, gendarmerie, lawyers, social services, hospitals and associations…
HOW DO I GET COMPENSATION ?
COMPENSATION BY THE OFFENDER
If a person is a victim of a criminal offense, and if the perpetrator is summoned before a criminal court, he or she may file a civil suit and benefit under certain conditions to one of the following provisions :
COMPENSATION FROM THE GUARANTEE FUND
Victims of a crime, act of terrorism, traffic accident or other damage may receive compensation under certain conditions.
INSURANCE COMPENSATION
Depending on the offense that caused the injury, the victim’s insurance policies may possibly allow for compensation.
COMPENSATION BY THE COMMISSION D’INDEMNISATION DES VICTIMES D’INFRACTIONS (CIVI)
If the victim’s loss cannot be compensated by the perpetrator or by other organizations, he or she may refer the matter to the Commission d’indemnisation des victimes d’infraction (CIVI), which is based in the judicial court.
COMPENSATION THROUGH THE “SARVI” RECOVERY ASSISTANCE SERVICE
“SARVI”, Service d’Aide au Recouvrement des Victimes, is a service from the Guarantee Fund that can help a victim recover damages awarded by the court following a criminal trial.
This assistance is available to individuals (not legal entities – companies, associations, etc.)