Friday 9 January 2015

Support for Victims of Crime

There is a drop in to meet staff and volunteers from Victim Support Scotland on Tuesday 27th January 2015 from 6 to 8pm, at Woodside Library, on St. Georges Road.

Have you been affected by Crime??
Victim Support Scotland is a voluntary service providing emotional and practical support to those affected by crime. Crime can have a profound effect on victims, witnesses, their families and communities.

Victim Services
  • Support those who have been affected by any type of crime, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, assault, sexual crime, domestic abuse and murder.
  • Independent service providing a safe, confidential space to talk through your experience
  • Information on the Criminal Justice Process
  • Links into to specialist support services
  • Third Party Reporting Centre
  • Free advice and representation through the Criminal Injury Compensation process.
Witness Services
  • Provide opportunity to visit a local court, information about court processes & procedures, view an empty court room in advance of a trial
  • Sit with witnesses during evidence with prior approval of the court
Volunteering with VSS is a unique and rewarding experience. Full training is provided. Can you commit to a minimum of 4hrs per week in the Victim Service OR 1 full day per week in court? Then please get in touch by phone or by email for an application pack.

Victim Support Glasgow, 10 Bothwell Street.

Witness Service 
Glasgow Sheriff Court 0141 420 6676 - High Court 0141 552 5484

VICTIMSUPPORT NATIONAL HELPLINE 0300 603 9213


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