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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.
Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.
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....
Stalking victims have been urged to report offending swiftly and with confidence to prevent the risk of further harm during National Stalking Awareness Week.
Guidance and resources to help agencies and practitioners who work with victims and witnesses.
Free support and advice if you've been the victim of crime and information on restorative justice.
Improving victims engagement in the parole process
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.
The government has introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
The cross-government Victims Strategy sets out our vision for victims of crime.
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.
Understand victim classification, the protocols around making contact, keeping victims informed, storing data and restorative justice.
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 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' Panel exists to advise and assist the Ministry of Justice in its aim to support victims.
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
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