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 Our services

Victims Support Services provides the following services for victims of crime:

  • the Victims Register
  • applications for Victims of Crime Assistance (financial assistance)
  • court support & liaison service for victims of family violence (a 'Safe at Home' program)
  • child witness support service for child victims of family violence (a 'Safe at Home' program)
  • victim / offender mediation
  • victim impact statements to the court and Parole Board
  • information on the progress of cases through court including the outcome
  • explanation of processes within the justice system including,  court processes, prison system, parole board activities, classification board, leave applications including types of leave, terminology used etc.
  • access to government services available to victims of crime
  • access to services provided by non-government organisations
  • information on support services available to victims of crime