Victim Support

If you live in Devon phone: 0845 676 1020

If you live in Cornwall phone: 0845 0567 999

We work closely with Victim Support, an independent charity that helps people affected by crime.

A crime does not have to be reported to the police for Victim Support to assist you.  However, if you report your crime, we will pass your information to Victim Support unless you do not wish us to do so, and they will offer you their free, confidential services. Alternatively, you can contact them directly. For more information or help, please contact the charity as above.   Victim Support is an independent charity, with more than 30 years' experience

Information about Victim Support Services

• Victim Support provides free, confidential support to all victims and witnesses of crime (excepting motor vehicle offences, stolen mobile phones or bicycles). This support includes practical advice (insurance claims, seeking medical help, home and personal security advice) and emotional support.
• Victim Support provides expert administration and guidance in support of all criminal injury compensation claims (CICA)
• Confidential contact will be made by phone to ALL victims of crime, be it criminal damage, assault etc. Individual on-going support from appropriately trained volunteer support workers is available to victims of serious crime or those in considerable distress (domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault, bereavement after homicide, hate crime).
• Victim Support can refer a victim on to another specialist agency if the victim so wishes.
• Victim Support supports victims of all ages, working with the individual, or with the family if the victim is a child or young person.
• Victim Support provides pre-, on the day and post-trial support to all witnesses appearing in criminal cases, through their court-based Witness Service.
• Victim Support can help you get information and updates from the police on the progress of your case