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This document summarizes Republic Act No. 7309, which establishes compensation for victims of unjust imprisonment, detention, and violent crimes in the Philippines. It outlines who is eligible to apply for compensation, including victims of unjust conviction or detention, arbitrary detention, violent crimes resulting in injury or death, and enforced disappearance. Claims must be filed within six months and include details of expenses. Compensation amounts are set at a maximum of 1,000 pesos per month for unjust imprisonment and 10,000 pesos for other crimes to cover medical, lost wages, and other costs. The program is funded by the Philippine government.

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Presentation On VICTIMOLOGY

This document summarizes Republic Act No. 7309, which establishes compensation for victims of unjust imprisonment, detention, and violent crimes in the Philippines. It outlines who is eligible to apply for compensation, including victims of unjust conviction or detention, arbitrary detention, violent crimes resulting in injury or death, and enforced disappearance. Claims must be filed within six months and include details of expenses. Compensation amounts are set at a maximum of 1,000 pesos per month for unjust imprisonment and 10,000 pesos for other crimes to cover medical, lost wages, and other costs. The program is funded by the Philippine government.

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Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Education major in Criminology


VICTIMOLOGY

“ CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION”


BOBBY SALES GONZALES
Republic Act No. 7309
 Is the law creating the Board of Claims under the
Department of Justice granting compensation for
victims of unjust imprisonment or detention and
victims of violent crimes.
Who may apply for compensation?
 A person who was unjustly accused convicted and imprisoned
and subsequently released by virtue of a judgment of acquittal;

 A person who was unjustly detained and released without


being charged;

 A person who is a victim of arbitrary detention by the


authorities as defined in the Revised Penal Code under a final
judgment of the court; or
 A person who is a victim of a violent crime which includes rape
and offenses committed with malice which resulted in death or
serious physical and/or psychological injuries, permanent
incapacity or disability, insanity, abortion, serious trauma, or
committed with torture, cruelty or barbarity.

 Victims of enforced or involuntary disappearance once he/she


reappears under the Republic Act 10353or An Act Defining and
Penalizing Enforced and Involuntary   Disappearance.

 The claim may be filed by his heirs, in case of death or incapacity


of any person entitled this award.
When should a claim be filed?

It should be filed with the Board by he person


entitled to compensation under this Act within six
(6) months after being released from imprisonment
or detention or from the date he suffered damage or
injury; otherwise he is deemed to have waived his
claim.
How is a claim filed?

A claimant may file a claim with the board by


filling up an application form provided for the
purpose with the Secretariat of the Board of
Claims, Department of Justice, Padre Faura Street,
Ermita, Manila. Thereafter, he will be interviewed
and he will be duly notified of the action taken by
the Board. The Board of Claims is required to
render a decision within 30 days.
How much is given to a qualified applicant?
 For the victims of unjust imprisonment, the compensation shall be
based on the number of months of imprisonment and every
fraction thereof shall be considered one month, but in no case shall
such compensation exceed ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00)
per month.
 In all other cases the maximum for which the Board may approved
a claim shall not exceed TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) or
the amount necessary to reimburse the claimant the expenses
incurred for hospitalization, medical treatment, loss of wage, loss of
support or other expenses directly related to the injury, whichever
is lower to be determined by the Board.
Compensable costs
 Medical expenses
 Mental health expenses
 Lost wages
 Lost support for dependents of homicide victims
 Funeral and burial expenses
 The program is funded by the government of the Philippines.
Thank You and God bless!!!

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