Services for Victims of Crime
The links on this page link you directly with the websites of these services.
WA Government Website for Victims
- Reporting a crime
- Obtaining urgent assistance
- Information about services for victims, including where to get counselling and support
- Going to court
- Claiming compensation
- Safety and protection
- Helping children who are victims of crime
Victim Support Service
- Information on the status of police investigations
- Information about court proceedings
- Help to write a Victim Impact Statement
- Counselling and Support
- Support during court proceedings
- Information about, and referral to, other services
- Understanding your rights within the criminal justice system
- Help with enquiries about criminal injuries compensation
Child Witness Service
- Reduces trauma
- Keeps the family fully informed about the progress of the case through the courts
- Helps children prepare victim impact statements
- Advocates on behalf of the child
Family Violence Service
- Help to discuss issues and the options to deal with the issues
- Assistance to develop a safety plan
- Help to complete court related documents
- Help to prepare for court
- In court support
- Information about ongoing court matters
- Help to access other service
Homicide Victims Support Group
- Meets as a group once a month
- Provides support
- Provides information
- Aims to enhance communication
Interpreter Services
- If you need help to speak to us if English is not your first language, please contact us and we will arrange an interpreter for you.
Last updated:
23-Jan-2013
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