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Support for victims of crime

Information for victims of crime

Find out about the support and services available if you have been affected by crime in NSW.

Victims Support Scheme

We provide counselling, financial support and a recognition payment to victims of a violent crime in NSW.

About the Victims Support Scheme

Read more about the services available under the Victims Support Scheme.

Eligibility criteria

Find out if you are eligible to apply for the Victims Support Scheme.

Counselling is available through our approved counsellors.

Financial support

Financial support helps you pay for things you may need to be safe and to recover lost earnings.

Recognition Payment

A recognition payment is intended to acknowledge that a violent crime has been committed against you.

Make an application

You can submit an application for the Victims Support Scheme online today.

Find an approved counsellor

Search and find an approved counsellor.

Request an internal review

You can apply for an internal review if you disagree with a decision in regard to an application for victims support.

Programs and initiatives

As well as the Victims Support Scheme, we administer and run programs and initiatives.

Canine Court Companion Program

Therapy Dog Teams offer support in publicly accessible areas at some NSW courthouse locations.

Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program

Reduces the stress and trauma of young people in sexual offence cases.

Families & Friends of Missing Persons Service

Provides free counselling, information and support.

Specialist Victims Support Service

Provides support to victims navigating the forensic mental health system.

National Redress Scheme

National Redress Scheme

Through the NSW Government’s membership of the National Redress Scheme, we help support survivors of abuse.

Restitution

Restitution by offenders

When a victim receives financial support, we can recover money from the convicted person.

Contact us

Call

Victims Access Line: 1800 633 063
Aboriginal Contact Line: 1800 019 123
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding public holidays)

For interpreter support, contact 131 450

Email

vs@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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