Help and Support
Victim Support
Victim Support volunteers are specially trained to help you through the experience and to provide you with practical help and information.
You can contact your local branch of Victim Support directly for help, information and support, or you can ring the Victim Supportline on 0845 30 30 900. The line is open 9am – 9pm weekdays, 9am – 7pm weekends, 9am – 5pm on bank holidays. Under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime, launched on 3 April 2006, the police are required to refer all cases of burglary, theft, criminal damage, arson, assault (other than domestic violence), and racial harassment to Victim Support. If you don't want this to happen, tell the police officer dealing with your case.
In cases of violent crime, including domestic violence and sexual crimes, you will be asked if you wish to be referred to Victim Support. If you prefer, you can contact them yourself at a later date.
Further help & support
There are many other organisations that can offer help and support to victims of crime. The pages in this section provide easy, direct access to specialist advice supplied by voluntary and public bodies.