Write down impact
Record sleep loss, fear, work disruption, changed routines, isolation, costs, health effects, or changes made to avoid contact.
Help Pathway
Support is allowed even before everything is proved.
Use this route when someone has been affected by crime, is considering reporting, is giving evidence, or needs practical support after repeated harm.
Keep report references
Save police reference numbers, service emails, appointment notes, and dates. These can help later when the pattern is reviewed.
Ask about rights
Victim and witness routes can explain what information, updates, support, and special measures may be available.
Victim Support
Free, independent emotional and practical support for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales.
Victim Support - support servicesVictims' Code
GOV.UK publishes the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales.
GOV.UK - Victims' CodeVictim and witness services
GOV.UK lists victim and witness service routes.
GOV.UK - Victim and witness servicesCPS victim information
CPS explains victim information and support around criminal justice process decisions.
CPS - Information and support for victims