Paula
Victim Support helped Paula as soon as the police passed us her details
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Paula was sexually abused as a child, and in 2006, as an adult, she reported this crime to the police...
“Victim Support helped me from the moment I reported the crime to the police until I said I didn't need them anymore. They were there for me emotionally, answering all my questions, explaining every step of the way to me."
“The case reached court, and the Witness Service was there by my side, guiding me through it. I was shown around a court before the trial. And on the day itself I was met at a side door, taken to a side room where I could wait without worrying about bumping into anyone. Someone from the Witness Service even sat with me all day, talking to me and reassuring me while I waited to give evidence.
“After the trial Victim Support helped me with my criminal injuries compensation claim, which was successful.
"It would have been a lot harder to cope if I hadn't had Victim Support and the Witness Service there to help me; thank you everyone."