Victim Support is a charity which helps people affected by crime.  Victim Support provides help for victims through a network of local branches across Northern Ireland, staff and volunteers in these branches offer emotional support, information and practical help to people who have suffered crimes ranging from burgulary to the murder of a relative.  Victim Support also provides a witness service through a network of local offices across Northern Ireland.
Staff and volunteers are trained to provide support to witnesses, victims and their families, before, during and after the trial.  Victim Support also provides a Criminal Injuries Compensation Service to provide emotional and practical support to enable people to apply for compensation, a free and confidential service delivered by trained staff and volunteers. 

Emotional support for victims of crime.