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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…

Non-Fatal Strangulation (NFS)

What is non-fatal strangulation and what to do if you think you have experienced it.

Forensic Medical Examinations

Forensic Medical Examinations - Information for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted.

Funeral home fraud

Funeral home fraud can involve fraudulent pre-paid funeral plans or the mishandling of ashes. Learn more about…

Glossary of legal terms

A helpful glossary of legal terms you may come across in the criminal justice system.

Leaflets and posters

This page contains all of Victim Support Scotland's leaflets and posters, including versions of our leaflets and…

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: …
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