Welcome to the Victims Services website

Victims Services is part of the Department of Attorney General and Justice in New South Wales.

We provide support and information for victims of crime in New South Wales.

On this website you will find information about how to access counselling, compensation and victims rights.

The Justice Journey section of this website helps victims of crime navigate their way through the justice process including what to do when a crime is committed, reporting crime and going to court as a witness.

Latest News:

• Victims Services is inviting researchers to submit research project proposals to the Victims of Crime Reseach Fund. Tender will remain open until 5 June 2012. More information at NSW Government E-tender website.
  (16-May-2012)
• Victims Services is visiting Tamworth, Armidale and Moree in the week commencing 21 May 2012 to hold info sessions, meet the community & local services, and host professional development.
  (15-May-2012)
• PricewaterhouseCoopers are undertaking a Review of the Victims Compensation Scheme. Attached is the Issues Paper for anyone interested in providing submissions.
  (26-Mar-2012)
• Victims of Crime Clearinghouse - Australia's most comprehensive website for information about the needs of victims of crime is launched.
  Media Release (doc) | website: www.victimsclearinghouse.nsw.gov.au
  (8-Feb-2012)
• Victim Support Australia & University of Melbourne looking for victims of crime to participate in a survey.
• Macquarie University looking for victims of crime to participate in a study on experiencing anger after a traumatic event (pdf)
  (20-Mar-2012)