In criminal prosecution cases, under normal circumstances, the victim does not need to hire a lawyer; However, if your victim wants to claim compensation in civil litigation, you'd better hire an experienced lawyer to protect the legitimate interests to the maximum extent. Courts generally don't arrange lawyers for victims.
According to the Criminal Procedure Law, criminal suspects can apply for legal aid without entrusting a defense lawyer. The victim does not have this requirement and usually does not fall within the scope of legal aid.