ACC Advocates.

Sex abuse can happen anywhere in schools, your home, church anywhere making a sex abuse claim can be daunting you are best to contact a lawyer specializing in sex abuse claims, a good lawyer will help guide you through any ACC-required processes.

Historical sex abuse claims can be long-winded and the process is a lengthy process ACC will be a great help if your claim is accepted. However, as you may feel vulnerable the ACC process can be very stressful.

How much compensation for sexually abused victims? Do you feel you are a victim of a false sex abuse claim

ACC advocates can help and often at a lower cost than a lawyer.

It is the beginning of 2022 This website ACC Advocateswe are in the process of putting together a list of advocates and lawyers who specialise in ACC law.

ACC support for survivors of sexual abuse and assault has been in the news recently not always positive stories.

As we prepare to enter 2022 it is a good time to highlight the fully-funded care from ACC that should be available.

ACC provides an essential service for thousands of survivors of sexual abuse and assaults every year via their Integrated Services for Sensitive Claims (ISSC).

Survivors can receive early support such as counseling and whānau support.

This early support means survivors receive help and allows them time to make an informed choice about whether they will proceed to a supported assessment for cover.

Survivors of sexual abuse or assault can have available up to 14 hours of one-to-one therapy, plus up to 10 hours of social work, and up to 20 hours of whānau support without the requirement for cover to be considered.

Clients who need long-term support, which may include further therapy, financial and vocational support will be required to undergo a supported assessment.

For more information follow this link https://www.acc.co.nz/newsroom/stories/supporting-survivors-of-sexual-abuse-and-assault/