Poland
The Foundation for Assistance to Crime Victims
02-520 Warszawa, Ul
Wisniowa 50
Phone: 48-22-48-28-90
Poland has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims
of violent crime.
Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Yes.
Filing Period: Within 2 years from the date of the crime.
Claimants
Procedures
A crime victim must apply to the Foundation office at the above address. There is no special application form required. Applicants may submit a letter describing their situation along with a court sentence or a document stating that the investigation has been discontinued by the prosecutor. A police report is not required and is not honored.
Decisions to award or deny an application are issued within a month from receipt of the application.
Benefits & Award Limits
The amount of assistance depends on the economic status of the victim and their range of losses.
Compensable Costs
Emergency Awards
No formal emergency program exists, but expedited compensation is paid to children of victims to cover their medical expenses while investigations are underway.
Funding Sources
The program is not run or financed by the Polish government. Since 1991, it has operated solely on donations from individuals and institutions.