A Victim Recognition Statement is an acknowledgment in writing on behalf of the State of the effects of the violent act on the victim and is for the State to express its condolences for those effects.
A Victim Recognition Statement will only recognise the violent act as outlined in the Notice of Decision. The statement will not recognise other violent acts outside of the FAS application.
A victim can only request one statement per application, regardless of whether the application has been varied.
Victims to the FAS who have had their application approved are eligible for a Victim Recognition Statement.
Victims who have applied for funeral expenses only, or a variation of an award made by VOCAT are not eligible for a Victim Recognition Statement.
Victims have 10 years from the date of the final Notice of Decision to request a Victim Recognition Statement.
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