Support victims of crime

Justice

For example, being listened to when disclosing a crime; being offered comfort and emotional support; being provided with information about appropriate services (e.g. medical services, counselling, return to work); support to access services; support to think about ongoing personal safety; being given information about options to report the crime; support to appear in court as a witness; support to manage and minimise the effects of the crime.

Question 1:

Think about your experience of accessing or receiving support as a victim of crime.

For example, being listened to when disclosing a crime; being offered comfort and emotional support; being provided with information about appropriate services (e.g. medical services, counselling, return to work); support to access services; support to think about ongoing personal safety; being given information about options to report the crime; support to appear in court as a witness; support to manage and minimise the effects of the crime. 

How has this changed for you since coming to the service?

Question 2:

Do you think [the service] made a positive contribution to your experience of accessing or receiving support as a victim of crime?