Support resources
On this page you can download or be signposted to various resources that may be helpful to support you
General information for victims of crime
- General support information for victims of crime
- General information on your rights as a victim of crime
- Victim Information Pack
- Information and advice on the impact of crime (leaflet)
- Information on the criminal justice system (leaflet)
- Victims' Code information leaflet and Code of practice (gov.uk)
- Advice for victims of crime abroad (gov.uk)
- The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) pays compensation to people physically or mentally injured because of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, or in an act of terror abroad.
- There is temporary financial support available through the government for people in England and Wales who have had to time off low-paid work because they have been the victim of a violent crime.
- The Citizens Advice Bureau have lots of useful advice for instance about finding free or affordable legal help
- Crown Prosecution Service easy read leaflet for victims of crime
- Crown Prosecution Service easy read leaflet for victims of rape or serious sexual assault
- Restorative Justice leaflets Restorative justice gives victims the chance to meet or communicate with their offender to explain the real impact of the crime
- Catch22 have a Victim Resource Hub which provides a wide range of free self-help resources
- Life-Stuff is a website with facts and advice for young adults with information on key topics
Crime specific advice and information
- Information for victims of burglary (leaflet)
- Information and resources for victims of Domestic Abuse
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The UK Safer Internet Centre has advice for young people, parents, and carers about sextortion
Which? have a page with ideas and tips on how you could go about getting your money back after you have been victim to fraud
- The charity Unseen runs the UK Modern Slavery and exploitation helpline and has online resources for advice on abuse, exploitation or Modern Slavery to help spot the signs and report any concerns.
Self care information and advice
- Self-care advice for victims (leaflet)
- Self-care advice on how to improve your sleep (poster)
- Coping strategies for victims (leaflet)
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The NHS also have a collection of resources on Mindfulness.
- Victim Support have a booklet you can work through with tips on how to get better sleep after you have experienced a crime.
Mental Health Support
- Hub of Hope is a UK-wide mental health service database. Lets you search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support.
- Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.
- The NHS recommend 5 steps to mental wellbeing and have a 5-question quiz you can take to receive a personalised action plan with tips from mental health experts.