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Victim Support

Anyone can become a victim or witness of crime and Victim Support is a national organisation that will support anyone who is affected by crime.

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

The support that is offered by Victim Support will vary from person to person. Sometimes it will be a listening ear, other times practical support, advice and information.

We can provide information on the police and court procedures.
We can liase with other organisations such as the Housing Authority.
We can provide information on criminal injury compensation and insurance matters and can arrange for workers to accompany people to the police station and courts. We will help people access other forms of help if we cannot provide the service they need.

Our services are free and totally confidential and accessible to all.
Our workers are trained to deal with all types of crime from criminal damage, harassment, burglary, robbery, theft and assaults. Specially trained workers will also support male and female victims of domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault and people bereaved by homicide.

We also have workers that support victims of Hate Crimes, (racist, homophobic and disabilist crimes)

Hopefully you will never have needed the services of Victim Support, but if you do or know someone who might benefit from contact from us, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We will not contact a victim directly, unless we have their consent.
We can be contacted by telephone on 01604 603477, at our offices at Angel Street, Northampton or by e-mail to admin@vsnorthants.co.uk

Bob Dunn
Support / Outreach worker

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