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An overview of resources to help victims of violent or sexual crime understand the parole process and their entitlements within the Victim Contact Scheme.
Information on accessing victim and witness support services.
Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
The role of the Victims’ Commissioner is to promote the interests of victims and witnesses, encourage good practice in their treatment, and regularly review the Code of Practice for Victims which sets out the services victims can expect to receive....
Free support and advice if you've been the victim of crime and information on restorative justice.
Improving victims engagement in the parole process
Guidance and resources to help agencies and practitioners who work with victims and witnesses.
Apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Hardship Fund if you have to take time off work because you're the victim of violent crime
We are publishing a draft Victims Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, ensuring we will deliver on our manifesto commitment to pass and implement a Victims Law.
Understand victim classification, the protocols around making contact, keeping victims informed, storing data and restorative justice.
Get compensation if you've been injured, a victim of crime or because of unfair working conditions
The government has introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.
Compensation for terrorist attacks abroad - eligibility, acts of terrorism covered, application form, helpline
Position statement on male victims of crimes considered in the cross-government Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan.
The cross-government Victims Strategy sets out our vision for victims of crime.
The Victims Funding Strategy will set the vision for how to fund the victim support sector more sustainably and ensure victims and survivors are able to access the support they need.
The Victims’ Advisory Panel (VAP) is for victims of crime and their families to have a say in the reform of the Criminal Justice System.
How to claim compensation if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime using the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme.
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