We can help provide support for #AntisocialBehaviour by:
- listening to you
- speaking to the different agencies involved
- keeping you up to date
- helping you understand the process
- supporting you if a case goes to court.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
#Stalking is fixated, obsessive, unwanted and repeated behaviour that makes you feel pestered, alarmed and harassed.
My Support Space has information about the signs of stalking and what people can do to access support.
It's free to create an account: www.mysupportspace.org.uk
❓ Have you heard of the Witness Charter?
It sets out the basic standards of service you can expect from the criminal justice system in England and Wales as a witness of crime.
Find out more about your rights: www.witnessservice.org.uk
We are all at risk from fraud.
Every day, criminals find new ways of taking our money. They are skilled and well-organised, and they will try to mislead you using very convincing tactics.
We can help.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
#DomesticAbuse can take many different forms, including physical violence, sexual assault and economic abuse.
There's information on domestic abuse in all of its forms on our online resource and app, My Support Space.
Find out more and sign up: www.mysupportspace.org.uk
The Witness Service:
⚖️is in every criminal court in England and Wales
📜 provides practical and emotional help
🤝supports all witnesses - defence or prosecution
🫶is available to bereaved families, and friends and family supporting witnesses in court.
Learn more: www.witnessservice.org.uk
The Witness Service helps people feel informed, supported and more confident, so they can give their best evidence in court.
The service can support:
- witnesses
- bereaved families
- friends and family supporting someone through the court process.
👉Learn more: www.witnessservice.org.uk
Our services empower people to rebuild their lives and give them the confidence to take back control.
Select us as your cause on easyfundraising and prompt retailers to donate to Victim Support, at no extra cost, when you shop online.
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This week is a huge milestone: we’re now delivering the Witness Service, and again expanding our reach to support witnesses in court.
It's vital all witnesses get the best, trauma-informed support possible, before, during and after their day in court, so they're able to give their best evidence.
📣From today, we begin delivery of the Witness Service across England and Wales.
This vital service provides all witnesses - defence and prosecution - with high quality, trauma-informed support, so they can give their best evidence.
Find out more: www.victimsupport.org.uk/support-for-...
🌟Just two days to go before we welcome the Witness Service into Victim Support!
We’re proud and excited to be providing free, independent support for witnesses across every criminal court in England and Wales.
Stay tuned over the next week to find out more.
If you’re supporting someone who’s experienced #Crime, it can be difficult to know what to say or do.
#MySupportSpace has online guides tailored to supporters. They can help you give the best help while still looking after yourself.
Create an account: www.mysupportspace.org.uk
If you want to try something new, why not register for an Ultra Challenge?
Last summer, a team from Woodcut Media completed the South Coast Ultra Challenge in aid of Victim Support - and had a great experience along the way!
www.victimsupport.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/challenge-events/
#VictimBlaming is when the victim of a crime is held entirely or partially at fault for the harm they’ve experienced. It discourages victims and survivors from speaking out.
We’re here to support without stigma or shame.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
📢 We’re proud and excited to announce that, from 1 April, we’ll be delivering the Witness Service - providing free, independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.
👉Learn more: www.victimsupport.org.uk/support-for-...
Stalking can happen to anyone and can be extremely distressing and frightening.
My Support Space provides tips for recognising #Stalking behaviours, staying safe and accessing support.
www.mysupportspace.org.uk
📞0808 802 0300 National Stalking Helpline
Sharing your religion, and learning about others’, should be a positive experience.
In-person or online abuse because of religion or faith is never OK.
We’re here for support, 24/7.
📞08 08 16 89 111
💻victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
Being an #AdultSurvivor of child sexual abuse can have a significant and traumatising impact on your life.
Our online resource and app My Support Space includes information about how to navigate unhelpful social attitudes and practise self-compassion.
Share our resource: www.mysupportspace.org.uk
We continue to stand with @rapecrisis.bsky.social s.bsky.social, @thesurvivorstrust.bsky.social vivorstrust.bsky.social and others across the sector in raising concerns about the sale and promotion of so called “self swab” or “DIY evidence” kits.
Our services are 24/7 - available all day and night, all year round.
We’re committed to helping all victims and witnesses of crime and providing a safe space for them to turn to when they don’t know where else to go.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
A quote from a victim of sexual abuse
David came to us after confronting his past sexual abuse. He was deeply traumatised.
With our support, he began to rebuild and move forward. Our services became a lifeline for David and his family.
🔗 Learn more about how we help: www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/how-we-can-help
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Experiencing fraud can leave people feeling embarrassed, ashamed, sad or angry.
You’re not alone - and it’s not your fault.
We help anyone affected by #Fraud and offer emotional support - at your own pace.
Find out how we can help: www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/t...
Five years on from the horrific murder of Sarah Everard, violence against women and girls remains endemic.
We urgently need ambitious, meaningful and lasting reform.
Our Sexual Violence Lead, Michaela‑Clare Addison, spoke to @express.co.uk.
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2176...
#VAWG #Policing
💡We created the My Support Space app to help people feel more informed after crime, reflect on their feelings, and find simple tips to support themselves during a difficult time.
➡️It’s easy to use and free to download: www.victimsupport.org.uk/mss_app/
#MySupportSpace
Interested in working for us?
Roles available:
📍Domestic abuse caseworker
📍Triage and assessment officer
📍Children and young people caseworker
📍Male independent domestic violence advocate
Apply online: recruitment.victimsupport.org.uk/vacancies.html
#Jobs #CharityJobs #CharityWork
All victim-survivors should be able to get the help they need to empower them to move forward - no matter when the crime took place. Our support is available weeks, months or years after the crime took place.
We're here 24/7.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
Asset created by Victim Support about hate crime
📢 Delighted to see the Government amend the Crime and Policing Bill so all hate crime characteristics are equal in law.
Huge congrats to Stonewall, @galopuk.bsky.social and other groups who campaigned for this.
Affected by hate crime? We're here.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
If you’ve been targeted with abuse or hate because you’re neurodivergent or have a disability, we’re here to provide support.
Our services are available 24/7 and open to all victims of crime.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
#AntisocialBehaviour can have a lasting impact and many victims tell us they feel dismissed or that their concerns aren’t taken seriously.
We’re here to help people find the support that’s right for them:
www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/antisocial-behaviour/
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Being stalked, whether in person or online, can cause severe distress, isolation and disruption to victim-survivors’ lives.
My Support Space has tips for recognising #Stalking behaviours, staying safe and accessing support.
www.mysupportspace.org.uk
