Victim Support

Victims should receive the support they need to help them get their lives back to normal as soon as possible after a crime has been committed. Crime can affect people in a variety of ways and how a person will react to a crime can depend on a number of factors, including their personal circumstances and the type of crime they have suffered.Victims need to be provided with information and advice so that they can make informed choices and decisions about what services they need and what action they can take to help them rebuild their lives.

 

Crime is a disempowering experience and one of the most important elements of support for all crime victims is helping them to regain a sense of control. One way of achieving this is to attend a Referral Order Panel. Alternatively they may seek support through Restorative Justice.