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Victim support

Victim Support is an independent national charity which offers a free, confidential service to victims of crime. Trained volunteers contact people following a crime to offer support and information.

People are referred to Victim Support by the police and other organisations, or make direct contact themselves to ask for help.

Tel: 0845 30 30 900

Normal opening hours for the Supportline are:

  • 9am-9pm Mondays to Fridays
  • 9am-7pm weekends
  • 9am-5pm bank holidays.

You can also contact your local Victim Support scheme - details are on the Victim Support website (external site)


Witness support

Your rights and responsibilities if you are a witness to a crime. Guidance on what to do if you have to go to court.