From Trauma to Recovery: A Study of Healthcare Access Through Victim Compensation in India Akanksha Srivastava, Dr. Nagesh Sawant, Dr. Ramratan Dhumal

Abstract

 " From Trauma to Recovery: A Study of Healthcare Access Through Victim Compensation in India" explores the vital, yet often overlooked, intersection of victim compensation and healthcare access in India. While compensation schemes offer financial assistance, they often fail to address the full spectrum of needs for crime victims. This paper examines how current programs can be strengthened to encompass both physical and mental healthcare.

This paper highlights the importance of addressing the physical injuries victims sustain alongside the often-debilitating psychological trauma they experience. It acknowledges the limitations of existing compensation structures and emphasizes the need for improved access to quality medical care, mental health services, and support groups.

By analysing successful practices from other countries, the paper proposes a framework for integrating physical and mental healthcare into victim compensation schemes in India. It explores potential challenges, such as resource allocation and bureaucratic hurdles, and suggests solutions for overcoming them. Ultimately, this paper advocates for a comprehensive approach to victim compensation that promotes the healing of both the body and the mind, thereby enabling victims regain their lives.