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 |
Victim Lincs has one clear goal: to ensure that anybody in Lincolnshire who has been the victim of crime receives the support and advice they need.
The specially-trained service is delivered on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner and they can help to:
Inform: Answer any queries or concerns that you may have, as well as provide you with practical advice.
Support: Discuss the different support options available to you and, should you need further support, make a referral to the specialist service most suited to you.
Discuss: Victim Lincs is independent to the police, so anything you tell them will be in confidence (unless there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or where there is a legal requirement).
You can get in touch by calling 01522 947510 or via email.
The service is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Outside of these hours, you can call Victim Support’s 24 hour support line on 0808 1689111.
Visit www.victimlincs.co.uk for more.
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.