Examples of CICA payouts for sexual abuse can help survivors understand what compensation may be available through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) or other legal routes. You may be able to claim compensation if you experienced sexual abuse, assault, or institutional abuse as an adult or child, provided it caused physical or psychological harm. Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be claimed through the CICA or the civil courts. Compensation can reflect therapy costs, loss of earnings, care needs, and the wider impact the abuse has had on your wellbeing, relationships, confidence and ability to work.
Reviewing examples of CICA payouts can provide a clear starting point, but we understand that no set amount can ever truly reflect the personal impact of what you have been through. While every case is different, compensation can be awarded for the harm itself, together with any related out-of-pocket costs or lost earnings you experienced. At Sexual Abuse Compensation Claims Advice, our specialist solicitors use their deep understanding of the CICA to ensure they are able to accurately value all sexual abuse claims they take on.
We handle these applications on a strict No Win No Fee basis, which means our solicitors can immediately take on the practical, hands-on work of supporting you and valuing your potential payout, with no upfront service fees. Our solicitors can help gather supporting evidence, explain CICA eligibility rules, assist with historical abuse claims, challenge unfair decisions, and handle appeals on a No Win No Fee basis. Contact us today for free, confidential guidance from advisors who understand the sensitive nature of these claims and can help you take the next step with confidence.
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- Examples Of CICA Payouts For Sexual Abuse
- Child CICA Sexual Abuse Payouts
- CICA Sexual Abuse Compensation For Psychological Impacts
- What If There Are More Than Three Injuries?
- Can The CICA Compensate For Special Expenses?
- How The CICA Calculate Lost Earnings As A Result Of Sexual Abuse
- What Are The Benefits Of Using Our No Win No Fee Sexual Abuse Solicitors?
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Examples Of CICA Payouts For Sexual Abuse
CICA payouts for sexual abuse are calculated using a fixed tariff. This fixed tariff is found in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, which is administered by the CICA. Awards can reflect the type and severity of physical or psychological harm the claimant suffered. By using this type of framework, survivors of sexual abuse can clearly see and understand how their claim will be assessed and valued.
In the following table we present examples of CICA payouts for sexual abuse and related harm, with the applicable tariff. Please note that the figure in the first row shows the maximum amount that the CICA will award an individual claim and not a particular tariff.
| Harm | Description | Tariff |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple criminal injuries and special expenses. | Where awarded compensation for multiple injuries, special expenses and loss of earnings. | Up to £500,000 |
| Non-consensual penetration (penile) of the mouth, anus or vagina. | Causing serious internal injuries, and a severe, permanent mental illness. | £44,000.00 |
| Causing serious internal injury with a moderate, but permanent and disabling mental injuries. | £33,000.00 | |
| Which results in serious internal injuries. | £22,000.00 | |
| Repetitive incidents involving 1 or more assailants, carried out over 3 more more years. | £22,000.00 | |
| Carried out by 2 or more assailants. | £13,500.00 | |
| Carried out by 1 assailant. | £11,000.00 | |
| Sexual assault | Which results in serious internal injuries. | £22,000.00 |
| Repetitive, frequent, severe abuse. Carried out over 3 or more years. | £8,200 | |
| Physical abuse of adults | A persistent pattern of abuse over more than 3 years. | £8,200.00 |
Our team could offer confidential guidance and support if you are unsure as to your eligibility to claim or how to use a sexual assault compensation calculator.
Child CICA Sexual Abuse Payouts
Child CICA sexual abuse payouts are valued under the same fixed tariff found in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme as adult claims. As discussed above, awards again reflect the severity of harm suffered. In addition, compensation may take account of whether there was a single incident, or a repeated pattern of abuse over a period of time. The tariff also takes whether the harm was recent or historic into account. This table presents examples of CICA payouts relevant to child sexual abuse claims. As with the table above, the first figure shows the maximum amount that can be paid out.
| Harm | Description | Tariff |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple criminal injuries and special expenses. | Compensation for multiple injuries + special expenses and loss of earnings. | Up to £500,000 |
| Victim is a child, not already compensated as a child - Non-consensual penetration of the | Causing serious internal injury and a severe mental illness. | £44,000.00 |
| Causing serious internal injuries and a moderate mental illness. | £33,000.00 | |
| Causing serious internal injury. | £22,000.00 | |
| Committed by 2 or more assailants. | £13,500.00 | |
| Victim is a child or an adult incapable of giving consent. Sexual assault. | One or more penetrative or oral acts, causing severe mental illness. | £27,000.00 |
| One or more penetrative or oral acts, causing moderate mental illness. | £22,000.00 | |
| One or more oral or penetrative acts causing serious internal injuries. | £22,000.00 | |
| A pattern of repetitive incidents, by one or more assailants, over 3 or more years. | £22,000 | |
| Physical abuse of children - severe abuse. | Where there is a persistent violent pattern which results in multiple, severe injuries. | £13,500.00 |
Whether you are a survivor of child sexual abuse, or are claiming on behalf of a child, our caring team could help you. An advisor could provide you with confidential advice, tailored to your individual case.
CICA Sexual Abuse Compensation For Psychological Impacts
CICA sexual abuse compensation for psychological impacts is valued using the same fixed tariff. Claimants will need to be in receipt of a clinical prognosis and/or diagnosis from a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist to support their claim. The CICSA Scheme includes specific awards which deal individually with mental illness as well as those which take physical or psychological injuries into account in the same award. This can include examples such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to sexual abuse.
Our next table presents examples of CICA payouts relevant to claims for psychological injuries related to sexual abuse claims.
| Harm | Description | Tariff |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple criminal injuries + special expenses. | Compensation awarded for multiple injuries + special expenses & loss of earnings. | Up to £500,000 |
| Non-consensual penile penetration of vagina, anus and/or mouth | Causing a severe and permanent, disabling mental illness. | £27,000.00 |
| Causing a moderate and permanent, disabling mental illness. | £22,000.00 | |
| Sexual offence where the victim is under 19 - sexual assault | Causing a severe mental illness. | £27,000.00 |
| Causing a moderate mental illness. | £22,000.00 | |
| Sexual assault | Causing a diagnosed permanent, disabling, severe mental illness. | £27,000.00 |
| Sexual assault | Causing a disabled permanent and disabling, moderate mental illness. | £22,000.00 |
| Diagnosed permanent mental injury | A permanent, seriously disabling mental injury. | £27,000.00 |
| A permanent, moderately disabling mental injury. | £19,000 | |
| Disabling mental injury. | Lasting 5 or more years. Not permanent. | £13,500.00 |
Sexual abuse can cause depression, anxiety, and a plethora of other psychological effects. If you are a survivor of a violent crime you could claim compensation. Please contact our team today.
What If There Are More Than Three Injuries?
The CICA only awards compensation for up to 3 injuries from the main tariff. However, the main tariff doesn’t apply to certain injuries.
Payments for pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections or the loss of a foetus sustained as a result of a sexual offence are not subject to the multiple injury formula (set out after the table) that applies to injuries from the main tariff. This table looks at examples of CICA payouts for injuries outside of the main tariff.
| Harm | Description | Tariff |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple injuries, special expenses and loss of earnings. | Multiple types of harm, loss of earnings and special expenses. | Up to £500,000. |
| Other payments - 1 or more infections. | HIV, Hepatitis B, or C. | £22,000.00 |
| Sexual transmitted infection - permanent disability. | Infections other than those listed above. | £11,000.00 |
| Sexual transmitted infection - substantial recovery. | Infections other than those listed above. | £5,500.00 |
| Pregnancy. | Pregnancy as a result of a sexual offence. | £5,500.00 |
The CICA uses a multiple injuries formula to award compensation for up to 3 injuries. The most serious or highest valued injury is awarded the full tariff value. The multiple injuries formula then applies a reduction to the tariff value to subsequent injuries.
The multiple injuries formula.
- The highest valued injury is awarded 100% of the tariff value.
- The second is awarded 30% of the tariff.
- The third is awarded 15% of the tariff.
This formula is applied whether injuries fall into the same category, or different ones. For example, a criminal injury claim involving physical harm and sexual health impacts may use this formula.
Please note, if there are more than 3 injuries from this main tariff, compensation only be awarded for those 3 with the highest value.
Please contact our team to learn more about how compensation for rape or adult sexual abuse.
Can The CICA Compensate For Special Expenses?
Yes, the CICA can compensate for special expenses arising directly from the abuse. Any special expenses included in your claim are separate to that included in the tariff and must not be freely available elsewhere. Special expenses help survivors of criminal injuries to meet essential costs incurred due to their assault or attack.
Examples of CICA payouts made for special expenses may include,
- Care costs not accessible or funded via the NHS or a local authority.
- Mobility aids or adaptations to your home.
- Damaged or lost equipment, such as hearing aids or glasses.
Please note, you must present evidence of any special expenses you intend to claim for. One of our expert solicitors could help to value your criminal injury compensation claim. Please contact us today.
How The CICA Calculate Lost Earnings As A Result Of Sexual Abuse
The CICA calculates lost earnings as a result of sexual abuse using a fixed formula. This formula is based on Statutory Sick Pay. Awards are only made for lost earnings if the claimant is unable to work, or has a limited capacity to do so. Compensation for lost earnings exclude that incurred during the first 28 weeks, beginning on the first day of the 29th week.
Awards may be calculated by taking both past and future lost earnings into account. To do so, the rate of Statutory Sick Pay is multiplied by the number of weeks the claimant is unable to work. The formula accounts for that lost before both before and after the claim is decided.
To be awarded compensation for lost earnings, survivors must meet the eligibility criteria.
- They were in paid work at the time the abuse occurred.
- They were in regular paid work for 3 years prior to the abuse.
- There was a valid reason for them not working, such as being in education, if not in work.
A solicitor could explain how criminal injury claims are valued and whether you could claim for any lost earnings.
What Are The Benefits Of Using Our No Win No Fee Sexual Abuse Solicitors?
Using our sexual assault solicitors brings benefits including legal expertise, practical support, and guidance. A No Win No Fee solicitor from could guide you through every stage of the claims process. Whilst doing so they will work to protect both your wellbeing and legal rights.
The benefits of using one of our specialist solicitors include,
- Access to a No Win No Fee service.
- A step-by-step guide through the CICA claims process.
- Help with an appeal should it come to that.
- Ensuring that claiming through the CICA is the correct method for you by looking at other avenues to claim and making sure they do not apply.
- Explaining what items the CICA needs and telling you their eligibility criteria.
- Sometimes the CICA will ask claimants for additional information. One of our solicitors can help with that.
Our sexual assault solicitors bring decades of combined experience. Your solicitor will have high-level training and be an expert in sexual abuse compensation claims. If you are eligible to claim, you could be connected to a solicitor who could offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement. This allows you to claim compensation without having to pay solicitors fees in advance. If you win, your solicitor would then deduct a success fee from your compensation. If you do not, you will not need to pay this fee to your solicitor. Furthermore, the success fee is taken from your compensation as a legally limited and pre-agreed percentage.
Contact Sexual Abuse Compensation Advice’s Team
Contact Sexual Abuse Compensation Advice’s team today to claim for the short, medium or long-term effects of sexual abuse.
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Learn More
Learn more about sexual abuse claims in these resources.
- Learn more about what counts as sexual abuse here.
- Find out how to get help with sexual abuse in this resource.
- See our research and statistics on sexual offences here.
References.
- Get help after rape and sexual assault in this NHS resource.
- You can also get help and sexual abuse support in this government resource.
- The National Society for the Protection of Children provides support to child survivors.
Please contact us if affected by any of the issues raised in this guide, or for further examples of CICA payouts for sexual abuse.
