Victim and witness support

Anyone can be a victim or witness of a crime or antisocial behaviour; you could be an individual or community. We know that being a victim or witness of crime can be upsetting and stressful and so we promise to provide support and advice to all individuals and communities.

We will provide

• Emotional support.
• Practical help including installing home security locks, spyholes, door chains etc.
• Mediation and reparation.
• Support with the police and court process, ensuring you feel comfortable and protected.
• Referral to professional services such as counselling.

All our services are

• Free and confidential.
• Accessible. You can use these services wherever you live in the borough.
• Direct, you can contact them yourself.

Going to court

Going to court as a witness or as a victim of crime can be worrying, particularly if it is your first time and you don't know what to expect.

If you need to go to court, visit the criminal justice system online for further guidance on what you can expect if you have been asked to appear as a witness.

Key contacts

We have local support services in place to assist if you have been a victim of crime. Contact one of the local organisations below for assistance.

Bede House Association

Bede House helps victims of domestic abuse and hate crime. Bede House can help you with advice, counselling and emotional support.

Bede House Association
351 Southwark Park Road
Bermondsey
SE16 2JW
Tel: 020 7237 9162
Email: hatecrimesproject@bedehouse.org
Web: www.bedehouse.org/

Victim Support Southwark

Victim Support helps Southwark residents cope with the effects of crime. They provide confidential support and information to victims of crime and to witnesses attending local courts. Victim Support can help you with emotional
support, practical help including home security and support with the court process.

Victim Support
Southwark Community Service
6th floor Hannibal House
Elephant and Castle
SE1 6TE
Tel: 020 7277 1433 or 0845 30 30 900 (national number)
Type talk: 18001 0845 30 30 900
Web: http://www.vslondon.org/

More information

To find out more about how the council and its partners are responding to antisocial behaviour and victims and witnesses of crime, view the minimum standards of service.