UK VICTIM SUPPORT - CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE
Victim Support is a national charity that gives help to over a million people every year who have been affected by crime. Victim Support is a completely independent organisation, offering a free and confidential service, irrespective of whether or not a crime has been reported. The service is provided through an interlinked network across England, Wales and Northern Ireland with separate organisations covering Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. Staff and volunteers are trained to provide emotional support, information and practical help to people who have suffered the effects of crime. They also run a support line where people affected by crime can speak to trained staff in complete anonymity and they can put people in touch with local services and other relevant organisations if required. The Victim Support witness service is based in every criminal court in England and Wales. Staff and volunteers are trained to provide help and information about the court process to witnesses, victims and their families, before, during and after the trial.
HELPLINE 0844 332 0553
Primary Objectives
Victim Support has two primary objectives:
- to provide help, support and assistance to individual victims, witnesses, families and friends
- to raise public awareness and recognition of the effects of crime and promote victim's rights
The philosophy of Victim Support includes:
- free and confidential help and advice to victims of crime.
- respect for the individual's right to make their own decisions
- help to individuals to regain control of their life following crime.
- equal opportunity to all including minority and disadvantaged groups
- working in close co-operation with the police, the Home Office, the probation service
- helping to improve policies and practices regarding victims and witnesses of crime.
- no comment on the punishment and sentencing of offenders except when discussing issues which directly involve the victim, for example compensation or protection.
HELPLINE 0844 332 0553
Confidential Advice
Victim Support offers help in absolute confidence:
- someone to talk to
- information on police and court procedure
- liaison with other organisations on your behalf
- information on compensation and insurance matters
- contact with other sources of help
HELPLINE 0844 332 0553
Victim Support Contact
Victim Support offices in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland:
- Victim Support England and Wales
Cranmer House
39 Brixton Road
London SW9 6DZ
Telephone: 020 7735 9166
Fax: 020 7582 5712 - Victim Support Scotland
15/23 Hardwell Close
Edinburgh
EH8 9RX
Telephone: 0131 668 4486
Fax: 0131 662 5400 - Victim Support Northern Ireland
Annsgate House
70/74 Ann Street
Belfast
BT1 4EH
tel: 028 9024 4039
fax: 028 9031 3838
HELPLINE 0844 332 0553
Make a No Win No Fee Claim
If you have been injured in a violent assault and would like free advice and information on making a criminal injuries compensation claim then just complete the contact form and we will telephone you at no cost and with no obligation. We work on a completely risk free no win no fee basis and we make no charge for our service unless you succeed in claiming compensation. If your initial application is rejected by the CICA we will apply to the independent Appeals Panel at no extra cost to you and if an appeal is unsuccessful you will not be charged one penny. We are not a claims management company and you will not be asked to take out any loans or buy any insurance and you will not have to fund or finance your claim in any respect as it proceeds. The CICA do not pay legal charges and if your claim is successful there will be a deduction from the monies paid to you to cover the cost of legal fees incurred on your behalf. Do yourself justice and give us a call.
In the case of CICA claims terms will vary and in the case of MIB claims terms may vary.