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Victim and witness support organisations
In this section:
| 1. What to expect as a victim or witness of a crime |
| 2. What happens after you report a crime? |
| 3. Victims' Right to Review scheme |
| 4. Giving a witness or victim statement |
| 5. Out of court resolutions |
| 6. Going to court |
| 7. What happens after the trial? |
| 8. Victim and witness support organisations |
Victim Support Gateway provides emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in West Mercia, covering the areas of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Worcestershire.
The Witness Service provides free, independent help for witnesses giving evidence in any criminal court in England and Wales. It also supports bereaved family members and friends, and family members of witnesses who are attending court. The service is provided by Victim Support.
Victim and witness information
A website that helps victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. It has information on what happens after reporting a crime, the people you might meet, the support you should get and how to complain if something goes wrong.
A national charity dedicated to helping anyone affected by crime to cope with and recover from their experience. It offers services not only to victims and witnesses, but also to their friends and family.
If it doesn't have an office in your area, it can point you to local help.
It also runs My Support Space, a free, safe, secure and confidential space where you can choose how you want to be supported. Register for My Support Space - it's quick and easy.
The RSPCA can help you find details of domestic violence pet fostering services that can help care for your pet.