Assistance Services for Crime Victims
Compensation benefits for crime victims in Vienna including medical care, orthopedic treatment, and rehabilitation. Applications can be submitted at any time (no time limit).
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Replacement of material and medical expenses as well as provision of medical care, orthopedic treatment, and rehabilitation for victims and survivors of violent crimes in accordance with the Victims of Crime Act.
Eligible expenses
- Replacement services
- Medical care
- Orthopedic care
- Rehabilitation
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Citizens of the EU and the EEA
- Legal residence in Austria since 1 July 2005
- Victims of an intentional crime punishable by more than six months imprisonment or survivors/bearers of funeral costs in case of death
Description
The funding supports people in Vienna who have suffered physical harm due to intentional, unlawful acts of violence or who are survivors in the event of death. It reimburses all material and medical expenses in accordance with the Federal Act on Assistance to Victims of Crime (Victims of Crime Act) and includes medical care, orthopedic treatment, as well as rehabilitation measures. As an indefinite grant, replacement benefits are provided at 100% to cover immediate medical, orthopedic, and rehabilitative costs. Applications can be submitted continuously to the responsible Social Ministry Service, granting applicants access to financial relief at any time.
Eligible for funding are EU/EWR citizens as well as persons with lawful residence in Austria since July 1, 2005, provided they are victims of an offense punishable by imprisonment of more than six months, or survivors in the case of a fatal outcome, including coverage of funeral expenses. By combining medical care, specialized orthopedic support, and comprehensive rehabilitation, the measure helps to mitigate health consequences and promote the social reintegration of those affected. Applications are accepted regardless of income limits and property ownership, with full cost coverage minimizing the financial burden on victims and their families.