Information and Support: Victims of crime
If you, or someone you know, have been a victim of crime, the following organisations may be able to help. Some of these organisations may refer to other support services that the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ has not necessarily verified.
Victim Support
Victim Support
Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.
Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7)
Victim Support NI
Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.
Phone: 028 9024 3133
Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.
Phone: 0800 160 1985
Drink Spiking
Victim Support
Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.
Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7)
Victim Support NI
Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.
Phone: 028 9024 3133
Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.
Phone: 0800 160 1985
FRANK
FRANK provides a confidential service to anyone wanting information, advice or support about any aspect of drugs.
Phone: 0300 123 6600
Webchat available
WithYou
With You provides services that help adults, young people and their families recover from addiction and substance misuse problems. A webchat facility is available.
Sexual abuse/violence
If you have suffered sexual abuse or violence, organisations on our Sexual abuse support page may be able to help
On line harrasment
The Cybersmile Foundation
The Cybersmile Foundation offers support, advice and guidance to people of all ages who have been affected by cyberbullying and online hate campaigns.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online offers unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety, including advice for parents about safeguarding children online.
UK Safer Internet Centre
UK Safer Internet Centre provides e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.
The Mix
The Mix provide non-judgmental support and information for young people under 25 on a variety of issues including mental wellbeing, sex & relationships, bullying, exam stress, money, drugs and self-harm.
Webchat available.
If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing a personal crisis, such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, you can text THEMIX to 85258.
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Related information and support: Bullying
If you have also been affected by bullying, organisations listed on our Bullying support page may be able to help.
Murder and Manslaughter
Support after Murder and Manslaughter
Support after Murder and Manslaughter offers understanding and support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter, through the mutual support of others who have suffered a similar tragedy. Details of pop-up cafes and forums are available via their website.
Phone: 0121 472 2912
Text: 07342 888570
Revenge Porn
The Revenge Porn Helpline
The Revenge Porn Helpline provides advice, guidance and support to victims of intimate image abuse over the age of 18, who live in the UK.
Phone: 0345 600 0459
Sextortion
ChildLine
ChildLine is a free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.
Phone: 0800 1111
NSPCC
NSPCC provides help, advice and support to adults worried about a child
Phone: 0808 800 5000 (24/7)
Victim Support
Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.
Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7)
Victim Support NI
Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.
Phone: 028 9024 3133
Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.
Phone: 0800 160 1985
The Revenge Porn Helpline
The Revenge Porn Helpline provides advice, guidance and support to victims of intimate image abuse over the age of 18, who live in the UK.
Phone: 0345 600 0459
Stalking
The National Stalking Helpline
The National Stalking Helpline, run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, provides information and guidance to anyone who has been affected by stalking.
Phone: 0808 802 0300