Ipswich Crime Reduction Panel: Victim Support

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What is Victim Support?

Victim Support is an independent national charity. Trained volunteers based in local schemes contact people following a crime to offer free, confidential support and information. People are referred to Victim Support by the police and other organisations, or make direct contact themselves to ask for help.

Victim Support aims to offer a comprehensive service to all sections of the community and is committed to ensuring that minority and disadvantaged groups are welcomed and involved throughout the organisation.

Victim Support works for the rights of victims, witnesses and their families and for greater awareness of the effects of crime.

Anyone can become a victim of crime

People react to crime in many ways. Although most victims don't suffer long term harm, both adults and children can be seriously affected.

People who have suffered a crime may need practical information and advice, or simply someone to talk to.

Victim Support offers

Someone to talk to in confidence
Information on police and court procedures
Liaison with other organisations on behalf of victims
Information on compensation and insurance matters
Contact with other sources of help
Victim Support can arrange for volunteers to accompany people to the police station and to the court

Victim Support in court

Victim Support's Crown Court Witness Service helps victims, witnesses and their families before, during and after the trial.

Trained volunteers based in all Crown Court centres offer emotional support and practical information about court proceedings.

How you can help?

Train as a volunteer visitor
Fund raise
Make a donation
Sponsor a project

For further information contact:

VICTIM SUPPORT
IPSWICH & DISTRICT
29 ELM STREET
IPSWICH
IPI 2AB
TEL/FAX: +44 (0)1473 231964
Registered Charity No. 283607

The National Association of Victim Support Schemes 24 hr help-line on 020 7735 9166