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The government has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

We’re looking for 10-15 people who are able to spare a couple of hours to review an online resource for people affected by crime (approx. 30 minutes) and to attend an online group workshop (approx. 90 minutes) about the online resource.

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Victim Support has been awarded the contract to manage Safe Spaces, a joint Anglican and Catholic Church in England and Wales (CCEW) project to provide a vital support service for survivors of church-related abuse.

The murder of George Floyd, along with countless other instances of racism and injustice, are painful reminders of the prejudice that exists not only in the US, but also in the UK as well as worldwide.

Lyn lives in Cardiff and has volunteered with Victim Support for over 15 years. She enquired about volunteering at her local magistrates’ court after reading a newspaper article about Victim Support. This is her story.

Victim Support’s new online resource now available to all victims of crime.

Victim Support welcomes funding from the Ministry of Justice to expand our online support to every region of England and Wales. Now, more than ever, those affected by crime need to be able to access support services remotely.

We recognise that the coronavirus is causing anxiety for many us; particularly victims of crime. Those affected by crime may be worried about accessing support services and could also feel anxiety around delays to trials or police investigations.

It is deeply disturbing to see that more women are being killed, in part, due to a rise in homicides as a result of domestic abuse.