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.
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.
Emergency Assistance FundWe 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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Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is committed to ensuring that the voices of victims of crime, witnesses, and their…
In order to make court a less daunting experience, the following information may be useful in preparation for coming…
Special measures are intended to help vulnerable witnesses by providing appropriate support when they give their…
If you’re a young person attending court as a victim or witness, or the parent or guardian of a young person attending…
Once you have given evidence or the trial has ended, there may be a variety of feelings and emotions that you might…
Victim Support Scotland is a member of the Scottish Government’s Victims Taskforce. The taskforce aims to co-ordinate…
The Victims’ Organisation Collaboration Forum Scotland (VOCFS) is a group of victims’ and survivors’ organisations…
Attending court and giving evidence can be stressful and victims and witnesses may feel anxious about it.
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