Educational Assistance For Children Of Victims Of Crime

Description
The scheme “Educational Assistance for Children of Victims of Crime” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. In order to strengthen the victim support services in the State, the Government of Kerala has launched this scheme which provides educational assistance for children of survivors victims of crime. The dependents of survivors victims including children find it difficult to continue their studies due to financial constraints since the family has to meet the treatment expenses. Survivors Victims of crime are defined as those who suffer out of a crime and for no fault of their own. Being a survivor victim of a crime can be a shocking and harrowing experience. The trauma of victimization can have a devastating impact on crime survivors victims and their loved ones; especially children. The survivors victims and their families go through tremendous stress and suffer financially, socially, and psychologically.

Exclusions
• Families of those killed in road accidents will not be allowed from this scheme.
• Children who are receiving funds from the financial assistance scheme mentioned below will not be allowed again.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, the following financial assistance will be given to the eligible applicant:
• Note: The amount will be transferred to the joint account of the child and the current parent.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
2. The children/dependents of survivors (victims) of crime are eligible to apply under the scheme.
3. The combined annual income of the families should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
4. The children pursuing a degree and higher education courses in government and aided institutions and admitted to merit seats in unaided institutions are eligible for financial assistance in courses from the degree level onwards.
5. **Note:** If granted for one year, the amount can be granted in subsequent years if the head of the school or college or the head of the newly joined institution certifies that the child will continue his education.

Required Documents
• Copy of Aadhaar card
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport Size Photograph
• Copy of Ration Card (Submit the page containing the name of the ration card holder and the page containing the family members together)
• Certificate from the school attended by the student
• Income Certificate
• Certificate from Ward Councillor/Member or Panchayat/Nagar Sabha Chairperson/Chairman or Local Station House Officer
• Copy of FIR
• Copy of Bank Passbook- Joint bank account details of student and parent
• Other documents, if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Educational Assistance for Children of Victims of Crime” scheme?
A: The Government of Kerala has launched this scheme which provides educational assistance for children of survivors (victims) of crime. The dependents of survivors (victims) including children find it difficult to continue their studies due to financial constraints since the family has to meet the treatment expenses.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The children/dependents of survivors (victims) of crime are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for the children of survivors (victims) of crime?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for the children of survivors (victims) of crime.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.

Q: What is the income criterion to apply under the scheme?
A: The combined annual income of the families should be less than [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: Are the children pursuing a degree and higher education courses from private institutions eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: The only children pursuing a degree and higher education courses in government and aided institutions and admitted to merit seats in unaided institutions are eligible for financial assistance in courses from the degree level onwards.

Q: What is the creation for children to get the grant in subsequent years?
A: If granted for one year, the amount can be granted in subsequent years if the head of the school or college or the head of the newly joined institution certifies that the child will continue his education.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, eligible students will receive financial assistance of [?]3000/- per year to [?]15,000/- per year who are studying in Class I to PG/M.Phil. course.

Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in