Victims of crime

• Armed forces
• Victims of crime

Victims and witnesses of serious crime committed by people subject to service law, in the UK or overseas, whether they are serving personnel or civilians. It is part of the Ministry of Defence but independent of the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force chains of command: a Victim Liaison Officer explains your options and, with your consent, arranges support such as an independent sexual or domestic violence advisor. You can contact it yourself for advice, without a referral.

Victim Support

England and Wales

• Victims of crime

For anyone affected by crime or a traumatic incident in England and Wales. Its support is independent, free and confidential, and it does not matter when the crime happened or whether you reported it to the police.

Victim Support NI

Northern Ireland

• Stalking
• Victims of crime

For anyone affected by crime in Northern Ireland, including sexual violence, whether or not it was reported and however long ago it happened. It offers free and confidential emotional support and practical help, such as with compensation forms, and its Witness Service supports people going to court.

Victim Support Scotland

Scotland

• Stalking
• Victims of crime

For anyone affected by crime in Scotland, whatever the crime, including witnesses and families bereaved by crime. Its support is free and confidential: it can talk through whether to report, support you at court and help you understand your rights. If you are 12 or over, you can contact it yourself.