1.

The offence having been reported to the police, the offender must be caught and charged.

once

ONCE the offence has been reported to the police, the offender must be caught and charged.

2.

A fear of repetition?

happen

A fear of that it will (may) HAPPEN again?

3.

Or simply to retrieve their property?

get

Or simply to GET their property back?

4.

Do victims need help or advice with problems which arise out of the offence?

resulting

Do victims need help or advice with problems RESULTING from the offence?

5.

To whom do they turn?

who

WHO they turn to?

6.

Assault victims may apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for an award.

ask

Assault victims may ASK the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for an award.

7.

Three people attended proceedings to make a personal application for compensation.

apply / person

Three people attended proceedings to APPLY for compensation in PERSON.

8.

One or two policemen suggested to victims that they might increase their chances of receiving a sum by attending proceedings.

advised / because

One or two policemen ADVISED victims to attend proceedings BECAUSE they might increase their chances of receiving a sum.

9.

Sometimes the offender was caught and convicted before the victim realised the full extent of his injuries or expenses.

suffered / spent

Sometimes the offender was caught and convicted before the victim realised how much he had SUFFERED or SPENT.