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Victim Support Scotland provides support and information services to over 50,000 victims and witnesses of crime in Scotland each year. We achieve this through the dedicated work of volunteers, supported by paid staff in courts and all local authority areas of Scotland.
We educate the public with specialised training programmes and work to raise awareness of the impact of crime on individuals, communities and society. We are an independent charity, committed to providing free, confidential, impartial and effective support to help victims and witnesses cope with the experience of crime and find the strength to move on with their lives. Find out more about us.
News and blogs
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Minister goes to court to learn about services for victims and witnesses
As part of Victims’ Awareness Week, Minister for Victims and Community Safety Siobhian Brown visited Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a familiarisation visit.
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Bex’s story
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Campaign launches to support more victims of crime – press release
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Student Volunteering Week – Priya’s story
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Student Volunteering Week – Anna’s story
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Victim support organisations sign open letter calling for anonymity for children who die as a result of crime
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Over 60 families bereaved by crime in Scotland sign open letter calling for change in law to protect child victims of murder
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Victims and Witnesses – Joint Protocol
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2023 – look back
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The cost of living crisis
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The impact Christmas can have on people affected by crime
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Increase in crime over Christmas
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