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Victim Support

Free, independent and confidential support and advice for victims of crime and anti-social behaviour.
A network of trained, local volunteers providing practical and emotional support to anyone affected by crime.

Victim Support can offer:

  • Emotional support – Someone you can speak to about what has happened, how you are feeling and how it may have affected your everyday life
  • Support &advice on the process of making a complaint
  • Help with criminal justice procedures – for example, what happens after a crime is reported to the police.
  • Personal safety and crime prevention advice
  • Support if your case goes to court- for example, what to expect on the day, a pre trial court familiarisation visit andsupport in the witness room through the Witness Service.
  • Help with insurance and compensation claims
  • Information about other agencies& sources of help

It is important to ensure that all criminal incidents are reported to the Police so that they are able to form an accurate picture of the level of disturbance in any area or involving any individual.

If you are the target of antisocial behaviour, which is ongoing at that time, call your local police station or, in an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the police.

If you are a Local Authority or housing Association tenant you may wish to discuss your concerns with your landlord or housing officer.

Victim Support is an independent&Confidential service. This means the crime does not have to be reported for us to provide support.

If you are apprehensive about reporting such matters to the authorities, we can support you in your decision making by providing you with the relevantinformation and listening to your concerns. We can alsohelp you to report the matter,if and when you decide to.

Support can be arranged at a time convenient for you & using your preferred method. Telephone, email, home visits& arrangedmeetings are all possible.

Contact the Victim Support Service Co-ordinator:

Monday to Friday, between 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
24 hour answer machine service available out of office hours.
Tel: 0800 0286413,01595 744524, 07541858465.
Email: victimsupport.shetland@victimsupportsco.org.uk

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Registered as a charity by the Inland Revenue. Scottish charity number SC002138. Company limited by guarantee: registered number 110185. Find us at: www.victimsupportsco.org.uk