Victim Support: How we help

Victim Support volunteers are trained to give information, practical help and emotional support to people who have been threatened or assaulted.

Victims of crime are normally put in touch with Victim Support by the police. You can also make direct contact with Victim Support yourself, whether or not you want to report the crime to the police.

Victim Support volunteers can accompany you to the police station and to court. They can also give you information about police and court procedures and compensation. They can liaise with others if you need different kinds of help.

The service is confidential and free.

If you are a relative or the friend of someone who has been threatened or assaulted you may also be able to get help from Victim Support.

If you would like to talk to someone in confidence, contact your nearest Victim Support Scheme.