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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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Emergency Assistance Fund

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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We offer support throughout Scotland to those affected by crime. To see the services and courts we support please use our 'Find a service' resource. 

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Fire-raising

Wilful fire-raising is when someone deliberately sets fire to someone else’s property to damage it or to injure…

Theft

Theft is a crime in which a person’s property or belongings are taken from the owner without their consent. …

Stalking

Stalking is persistent and unwanted attention by another person (or people) that makes you feel pestered, unhappy,…

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…

Response to Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission's Call for Views

This is Victim Support Scotland's Response to the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission's Call for Views. Victim…

Parliamentary evidence and consultation responses

As part of our advocacy work, Victim Support Scotland provides written and oral evidence about the experiences…

Victim Support Scotland Annual Report 2023/24

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

Bail and release from custody arrangements in Scotland - consultation response

Victim Support Scotland's response to the consultation on bail and release from custody arrangements highlights…

Independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services – consultation response

The Independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Services…

National strategy for community justice: revision consultation

In its response to the National Strategy for Community Justice: Revision Consultation, Victim Support Scotland…

Not proven verdict - consultation response

In response to the consultation on the "Not Proven" verdict, Victim Support Scotland (VSS) advocates for its abolition…

Coronavirus recovery and reform - consultation response

Victim Support Scotland's response to the "Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill" highlights significant…
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