Victim Support

To get help, call 0800 842 846

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Our Vision

We believe that victims in Aotearoa New Zealand should receive support at every step of their journey, 24/7, with heart.
Our support helps victims find strength, hope and safety in the face of grief and trauma.

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How We Create Change

24/7 Service
Our 24 / 7 service is provided free of charge in communities large and small throughout New Zealand to help victims of serious crime and trauma who are dealing with, in some cases, the worst time of their lives.

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Emotional First Aid
While trauma is a normal reaction to a horrible event, the effects can be so severe that they interfere with an individual’s ability to get on with their life. Here are some suggestions that might help you cope better with what you’re experiencing: Coping with Trauma and When you are grieving.

Practical support

• financial grants to reimburse costs after some serious crimes, especially homicide, death by a criminal act, and sexual violence
• referral to counselling and other services, and payment of counselling costs in some cases for serious crime (see financial grants above)
• help dealing with the criminal justice system e.g. attending court, restorative justice, parole board; preparing victim impact statements, and help organising travel and accommodation if required