Activities
The charity supports victims and witnesses of crime both emotionally and practically. This can range from something as applying for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, to supporting people to get re-housed or access medical treatment. They help people deal with their feelings and emotions through challenging and traumatic times.
They’re also there to help in every criminal court. The Witness Service supports witnesses to take the stand confidently and to give evidence that helps bring offenders to justice.
The charity’s national homicide service was launched in 2010 and supported over 1,000 newly bereaved people in its first year of operation. It gives intensive help and supports people to cope during one of the most traumatic events life can bring. The support it offers includes emotional and practical help such as making funeral arrangements, trauma counselling and supporting wider family members.
It provides Victim Supportline (0845 30 30 900), which is a telephone helpline for victims, witnesses and family and friends of victims and witnesses.
The charity received funding from the Ministry of Justice, but is now funded from the budget of the local Police and Crime Commissioner and also relies on raising money through corporate and individual donations. Its National Centre is in London.
The rights and needs of victims and witnesses, as distinct from the interests of justice or the rights of the accused have been promoted by the organisation since it was founded.
Read more about this topic: Victim Support
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