Other Programmes

[Defined as] “…resources other than those collected from awards for reparations, fines and forfeitures” (Regulation 47 of the Regulations of the Trust Fund for Victims).

The TFV's other programmes for the benefit of victims — commonly called assistance — enable victims of crimes (as defined in Rule 85 of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence) and their families who have suffered physical, psychological and/or material harm to receive support separately from, and prior to, a conviction by the Court. This support draws on resources the TFV has raised through voluntary contributions, and is distinct from reparations awards in that it is not linked to a conviction. The key difference is one of accountability: reparations arise from the individual criminal responsibility of a convicted person, whereas these programmes do not depend on a conviction.

These programmes are crucial in helping to repair the harm victims have suffered, by providing support in a timelier manner than the judicial process may allow, and to a broader range of victims affected by the situations before the Court — regardless of whether the harm they suffered stems from the particular crimes charged in a specific case. Earmarked funding is an important component of the resources available for this work, especially for supporting victims of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

This support takes three principal forms:

• Physical Rehabilitation: addressing the care and recovery of victims who have suffered physical injury, so that they can resume their roles as active members of their communities.
• Psychological Rehabilitation: offering psychological, social and other health support to assist victims' recovery, and helping local populations understand the needs of victims.
• Material Support: improving the economic situation of victims as a means of assisting their recovery.

Read more about other programmes for the benefit of the victims.