Victim and witness support organisations
| 1. What to expect as a victim or witness of a crime |
| 2. What happens after you report a crime? |
| 3. Victims' Right to Review scheme |
| 4. Giving a witness or victim statement |
| 5. Going to court |
| 6. What happens after the trial? |
| 7. Victim and witness support organisations |
Free and independant support for victims of crime and anti-social behaviour.
24-hour domestic and sexual violence helpline for women living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Domestic abuse helpline and services for men, run by Equation.
Sexual assault referral centre (SARC) providing healthcare and support for victims of sexual violence and/or abuse.
Nottingham Sexual Assault Support
Offers a wide range of services for survivors of rape and sexual assault, including a helpline, counselling and online support.
East Midlands Children and Young People’s Sexual Assault Service
Organisation specialising in help for children and young people under the age of 18 who have experienced rape or sexual assault in the East Midlands.
Citizens Advice Witness Service
A national charity and network of local charities offering confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
If you’re a witness at a criminal court in England or Wales, you can get free and independent support from the Citizens Advice Witness Service. It doesn’t matter who you’re a witness for, you can still get help.
Victim and witness information
A website that helps victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. It has information on what happens after reporting a crime, the people you might meet, the support you should get and how to complain if something goes wrong.
A national charity dedicated to helping anyone affected by crime to cope with and recover from their experience. It offers services not only to victims and witnesses, but also to their friends and family.
If it doesn't have an office in your area, it can point you to local help.
It also runs My Support Space, a free, safe, secure and confidential space where you can choose how you want to be supported. Register for My Support Space - it's quick and easy.