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Here you will find helpful information and resources that will help you navigate Scotland's criminal justice system, along with VSS reports and responses to consultations on key issues that impact victims.

If you haven't already, please look at all the ways we can help you as an organisation, including practical, emotional and financial support. You can also find support near you on our Find support service page and view helpful advice and court walkthroughs on our Going to court page.

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The Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) is open to people affected by crime across Scotland who are in urgent need of financial help as a direct result of crime.

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A Victim-Centred Approach to Justice in Scotland: Scoping and Modelling Project

This report provides modelled and costed options for transforming the justice system in Scotland to one which is…

Victim Support Scotland Annual Report 2023/24

You can view the 2023/34 Annual Report online here, or download it below: …

Fostering a victim-centred approach to hate crime in Scotland - 2017

VSS has made significant strides in supporting a victim-centred approach within Scotland's criminal justice system.…

Victim-centered approach - 2019 update

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is dedicated to ensuring that all those affected by crime receive high-quality support…

Hearing the voices of people affected by crime

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is committed to ensuring that the voices of victims of crime, witnesses, and their…

Getting it right for victims of crime - Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament 2021-26

The manifesto "Getting it Right for Victims of Crime" by Victim Support Scotland for the Scottish Parliament (2021-26)…

Making the case for a Victims’ Commissioner for Scotland

All too often we support people affected by crime who are left feeling invisible in the criminal justice system.…

Age of Criminal Responsibility in Scotland

Today marks a major change to legislation surrounding the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland, meaning the…

Strategic plan and impact reports

We aim to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from…

Annual Report 2021-22

Victim Support Scotland’s 2021-22 Annual Report highlights the organisation’s financial performance, key outcomes…

Annual Report 2019-20

Victim Support Scotland’s 2019-20 Annual Report highlights the organisation’s financial performance, key outcomes…

Constitution of Victim Support Scotland

Victim Support Scotland’s Constitution is a legal document that outlines the charity's purposes, how it is run,…
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