Justice Journey - Information for victims of crime about going to court in NSW
(30min - available as online video or DVD)
This video/DVD is intended to assist victims of crime navigate the criminal justice system in NSW. It follows three victims of crime as they report the crime and give evidence, through to the final decision of the court and sentencing of the offender.
Justice Journey Court Preparation Guide - Supporting victims and witnesses of crime through the court process (PDF 1491KB) Justice Journey Court Preparation Guide - Supporting victims and witnesses of crime through the court process (WORD 202KB)
(64pp booklet)
This guide is designed for victims support groups to support the use of the Justice Journey Information about going to courtinformation sheet series below. It contains additional information that will help workers explain concepts or court processes; issues the worker should be aware of that may impact on the client; suggested court preparation plans; and references for additional resources and support. It is intended that the support person give a copy of the relevant information sheet/s to the client, and then walk through it with them using the information in the guide to assist in explaining the relevant processes to the client. Each section corresponds to an information sheet, which is identified at the beginning of the section. NOTE: The guide and information sheets below can be used as a stand-alone resource or alongside the DVD Justice Journey – Information for victims of crime about going to court in NSW.
What information should be in a victim impact statement
Where to obtain help in preparing a victim impact statement
Sentencing Information Package (PDF 235KB) I Sentencing Information Package (WORD 93KB)
(12pp A4 booklet)
Jointly produced by the Victims Service, Criminal Law Review and the NSW Sentencing Council to assist victims of crime in understanding the sentencing process.
Access to Court Documents - Information for Victims of Crime (PDF 109KB) I Access to Court Documents - Information for Victims of Crime (WORD 34KB)
(2pp A4 sheet)
Explains how victims of crime can access court documents from the local, district or supreme court. If you have been a victim of crime and there were criminal proceedings against the offender, you may be able to access court documents in those proceedings. You may be entitled to fee-free access to judgements and written evidence in those proceedings in which you are concerned.
