### sec.157 Deciding application for assistance etc. For applying section 156 and chapter 3 to the application for victim assistance— the personal offence is taken to be an act of violence; and the person is taken to be a primary victim of the act of violence. Deciding an application for assistance under this division is subject to division 5. Division 5 provides for how a series of related offences must be treated. (sec.157-ssec.1) For applying section 156 and chapter 3 to the application for victim assistance— the personal offence is taken to be an act of violence; and the person is taken to be a primary victim of the act of violence. (sec.157-ssec.2) Deciding an application for assistance under this division is subject to division 5. Division 5 provides for how a series of related offences must be treated. - (a) the personal offence is taken to be an act of violence; and - (b) the person is taken to be a primary victim of the act of violence.

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