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Victims Support Services

- Going to court
- Court information for adults
  Information to help adults understand what to expect at court.
- Court information for children
  A guide for children and young people through the experience of going to court.
- Services
- Victims of Crime Service
  Victims of Crimes service provides trauma counselling, advice and support to victims of crime.
- Court Support and Liaison Service
  Support for victims of family violence before, during and after court hearings.
- Eligible Persons Register
  The victim of a violent crime can apply to receive updates about offenders who are serving a custodial sentence.
- Victims Assistance Unit
  Victims of Crime Assistance (compensation) for victims of violent crime in Tasmania.
- Support services and resources
  Information about services available for victims of crime
- Financial assistance
- Financial assistance
  Anyone who has suffered a physical or psychological injury as a result of a violent crime in Tasmania can apply for financial assistance.
- Victims rights
- Charter of Victims Rights
  The Charter of Rights for victims of crime.
- Victim Impact Statement
  A victim impact statement tells the court how a crime has affected you.

Financial assistance

Anyone who has suffered a physical or psychological injury as a result of a violent crime in Tasmania can apply for financial assistance.

Victims of Crime Service

Providing trauma counselling, advice and support to victims of crime.

Court support for victims of family violence

The Court Support and Liaison Service support victims of family violence and can provide information to support you through the court process.

Eligible Persons Register

As the victim of a violent crime you can apply to receive updates about offenders who are serving a custodial sentence for the crimes committed against you.

Victims rights

Your rights as a victim of crime are contained in the Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime.

Make a Victim Impact Statement

Tell the courts about the effect that the crime has had on you physically, emotionally and financially.