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Criminal Injuries Compensation

A specialist initiative focused on enhancing litigation and advancing reform within the UK criminal injuries compensation system.

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Guiding Survivors of Modern Slavery & Violent Crime through
the CICA Application Process

Supporting Survivors at every step of the CICA Claim Process

At the Survivors' Compensation Advocacy Project, we provide expert legal support to Survivors of Modern Slavery & Violent Crime in navigating the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) process.

For Survivors of Modern Slavery we offer full representation in relation to initial CICA Applications, Review of Decision Applications and Tribunal Appeals.

For all Survivors of Violent crime, we offer representation in relation to Reviews of Decisions and Tribunal Appeals.

Our work is driven by legal precision and a commitment to justice. Whether through representation or guided assistance, we ensure that survivors of modern slavery and violent crimes are not left to face the CICA process alone, and that every claim is treated with the care and seriousness it deserves.

For Survivors of Modern Slavery

Drafting
CICA Applications

We provide full legal support to modern slavery survivors by preparing and submitting CICA applications, ensuring their claims are clear and trauma-informed.

We provide full legal support to modern slavery survivors by preparing and submitting CICA applications, ensuring their claims are clear and trauma-informed.

Drafting
CICA Review Applications

When a claim is refused or under-awarded, we support all survivors of violent crime in challenging CICA outcome.

When a claim is refused or under-awarded, we support all survivors of violent crime in challenging CICA outcome.

Representation at Tribunals
for CICA Review Appeals

Representation at Tribunals for CICA Appeals

In cases that proceed to a tribunal, we offer free representation to ensure that all survivors of violent crime receive informed advocacy throughout the hearing process.

In cases that proceed to a tribunal, we offer free representation to ensure that all survivors of violent crime receive informed advocacy throughout the hearing process.

For Survivors of Violent Crime

Drafting
CICA Review Applications

When a claim is refused or under-awarded, we support all survivors of violent crime in challenging CICA outcome.

When a claim is refused or under-awarded, we support all survivors of violent crime in challenging CICA outcome.

Representation at Tribunals
for CICA Review Appeals

Representation at Tribunals for CICA Appeals

In cases that proceed to a tribunal, we offer free representation to ensure that all survivors of violent crime receive informed advocacy throughout the hearing process.

In cases that proceed to a tribunal, we offer free representation to ensure that all survivors of violent crime receive informed advocacy throughout the hearing process.

Our Step-by-Step Process

Our Step-by-Step Process

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Step 1: Initial Consultation & Eligibility Review

We begin by reviewing the survivor's circumstance (modern slavery) to assess eligibility for criminal injuries compensation. This includes a confidential consultation, gathering key facts, and providing clear guidance on next steps.

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Step 2: Application or Appeal Preparation

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Step 3: Representation at Tribunal (if required)

What the Numbers Say About CICA’s Accessibility to Survivors of Modern Slavery

In 2023–24, one of the most common CICA Application refusal reasons was that the particular injuries suffered, were deemed not to result from a “crime of violence”, a criterion that continues to mainly exclude survivors of modern slavery and trafficking. This refusal rate has remained consistently high for years, demonstrating how thousands of victims are denied financial recognition of their suffering despite clear evidence of harm.

In 2023–24, one of the most common CICA Application refusal reasons was that the particular injuries suffered, were deemed not to result from a “crime of violence”, a criterion that continues to mainly exclude survivors of modern slavery and trafficking. This refusal rate has remained consistently high for years, demonstrating how thousands of victims are denied financial recognition of their suffering despite clear evidence of harm.

In 2023–24, one of the most common CICA Application refusal reasons was that the particular injuries suffered, were deemed not to result from a “crime of violence”, a criterion that continues to mainly exclude survivors of modern slavery and trafficking. This refusal rate has remained consistently high for years, demonstrating how thousands of victims are denied financial recognition of their suffering despite clear evidence of harm.

0.2%

of modern slavery survivors applied to CICA between January 2021 and May 2024

39%

of refusals to modern slavery survivors were because exploitation was deemed "not a crime of violence"

39%

of refusals to modern slavery survivors were because exploitation was deemed "not a crime of violence"

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Founded to Stand Up for
Survivors of Modern Slavery & Violent Crime

Founded to Stand Up for all Survivors

Driven by Justice,
Made for Everyone

We make the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) process accessible to those who need it most. Survivors of violent crime, including modern slavery, often face complex and overwhelming barriers to justice.

We provide full legal representation in reviews, appeals, and modern slavery applications, and offer step-by-step guides and AI tools to support new applicants. Our work is supervised by experienced legal professionals to ensure clarity, compassion, and a high standard of support.

Thousands of valid claims are refused each year. Many victims never apply. We are here to change that by making justice possible for everyone.

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Driven by Justice,
Made for Everyone

We make the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) process accessible to survivors of modern slavery and victims of violent crime who often face complex and overwhelming barriers to justice.

We provide full legal representation in CICA applications, reviews and appeals. Our work is supervised by experienced legal professionals to ensure clarity, compassion, and a high standard of support.

Thousands of valid claims are refused each year. Many survivors of modern slavery and victims of violent crime never apply at all because the process is complex and difficult to navigate. We are here to change that by making justice accessible to those who have suffered serious harm.

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Justice

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Resilience

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Equality

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mission 2025

Our 2025 Mission To Educate and Empower

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Mission

Break Down Barriers

We will guide survivors of modern slavery & violent crime through their CICA claims while challenging misinformation and systemic barriers, ensuring they are never left to face the process alone.

Mission

Break Down Barriers

We will guide survivors of modern slavery & violent crime through their CICA claims while challenging misinformation and systemic barriers, ensuring they are never left to face the process alone.

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Mission

Train Professionals

We will equip frontline workers, charities and community organisations with the knowledge to guide survivors to the scheme.

Mission

Train Professionals

We will equip frontline workers, charities and community organisations with the knowledge to guide survivors to the scheme.

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Mission

Raise Awareness

We will increase public and community understanding of the CICA scheme so that more survivors of modern slavery know they are entitled to apply and can access the support they need sooner.

Mission

Raise Awareness

We will increase public and community understanding of the CICA scheme so that more survivors of modern slavery know they are entitled to apply and can access the support they need sooner.

Partnerships

We would be privileged to partner with charities, educational institutions and legal organisations in the pursuit of enhanced access to justice.

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Providing clear and compassionate Criminal Injuries Compensation support for survivors of modern slavery & violent crime through The Survivors' Compensation Advocacy Project.

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Providing clear and compassionate Criminal Injuries Compensation support for survivors of modern slavery & violent crime through The Survivors' Compensation Advocacy Project.

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Securing fair outcomes through the trusted support

of The Survivors' Compensation Advocacy Project.

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