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Victims of Crime

Find out about the range of services available for victims of crime including support services and rights to compensation.

• Court Support for Victims of Crime

  The Department of Justice website will provide information on support services for victims of crime who need to attend court. This includes the Court Network service and Witness Assistance service.

• Discrimination

  Find information on Victoria’s Equal Opportunity Act 1995 including the types of discrimination and harassment that are unlawful and the circumstances under which these occur on the Department of Justice website.

• Reporting a Crime

  In the event of an emergency, dial '000' and you will be connected to the Emergency Call Service. Ask for the police to report the crime. If it is not an emergency, ring your local police station. If you are unsure about whether to report a crime, visit the Department of Justice website for information on the process for making a police report, and services available to you.

• Victims of Crime

  Find out about what it means to be a victim of crime, what services are available for victims, and how friends and family can support the victim. This section of the Department of Justice website also outlines what to expect from the justice system, how to get counselling or financial support and where to find victim support agencies.

• Victims of Crime Helpline

  For the Victims of Crime Helpline phone 1800 819 817, 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). The Department of Justice website has information about how Helpline staff can assist victims to manage and recover from the effects of crime.