More information and support
Victim Support
You can contact Victim Support, the national charity that provides free and independent practical and emotional support to victims of crime or traumatic incidents.
Victims can access their services regardless of when the crime happened or if the police are involved.
You can:
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call Essex Victim Support on 0808 178 1694 (open 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
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call the national, 24/7 support line on 0808 168 9111
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visit their website at victimsupport.org.uk
Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice, or mediation, is when those harmed by a crime or conflict have contact with the person responsible to try to find a way forward.
This is voluntary and both sides need to agree for the contact to take place, this is not an alternative to a court-imposed sentence.
You can visit the Restorative Justice website for more information.
For guidance on the Criminal Justice System, you can visit the Victims Commissioner website