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<p>While no amount of compensation can make up for the ordeal suffered by victims
of terrorism, it is right survivors get the support they need including through the
publicly funded Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme that has paid out more than
£173 million to victims of violent crime in the last year alone.</p><p>The Criminal
Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), who also administer the Victims of Overseas
Terrorism Compensation Scheme (VOCTS), have a designated team to handle applications
made due to terrorist incidents, and the team works with relevant authorities to gather
the information required to establish eligibility and assess the claims made, as quickly
as possible after they are received.</p><p>All staff have the right level of scheme
training to manage applications from victims and their loved ones. It has invested
in trauma-informed training and practice and continues to work with specialist organisations
who work closely with victims to ensure victims get the support needed.</p>
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