Poland launches Justice Fund competition to aid crime victims
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The Ministry of Justice in Poland announced a new competition to establish District Aid Centers for people harmed by crime across 47 regions of the country.
The competition, beginning September 29 and running to October 14, will distribute 360 million złoty (Polish currency) from the Justice Fund to create centers offering legal and psychological support.
Sławomir Pałka, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Justice, stated the goal is to deliver fast, professional, and individualized assistance to help victims regain safe and independent lives. The initiative stems from the “Program of Assistance to Victims of Crime for 2027 to 2029” approved in early September. This program seeks to expand the Network of Assistance to Victims of Crime and a national helpline, while also standardizing the quality of care available.
The Ministry of Justice also plans to create specialized pilot centers for children and people who have experienced the most severe crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking, and traffic accidents. The program will allocate approximately 589 million złoty in total. Beyond the 360 million złoty for the nationwide aid network, 180 million złoty will fund Specialized Centers for Children, and 18 million złoty will support victims of the most serious crimes with psychological and legal aid.
Remaining funds will support training for professionals like police, probation officers, and social workers, as well as public awareness campaigns.
