Victim Support South Wales- Cardiff
Cardiff
Voluntary Sector Charity No. 1095397
Summary of aims & objectives:
Victim Support is a national charity for victims of crime. Staff and trained volunteers based in local branches provide support, information and practical help to people who have suffered crimes ranging from burglary to the murder of a relative. Our witness service based in the Magistrate's and Crown Courts helps witnesses and their families before, during and after a trial.
Services:
- Emotional and practical support to victims of crime
- Open 8.30 -4.30 weekdays
- 24 hours answerphone
- Volunteers visit the homes of victims or support them in the office or a neutral venue
- Advice leaflets in different languages
- Braille advice folders
- Pre-trial visits
- Quiet place for witnesses to wait while going into court away from defendants and public
- Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority application assistance
- Help with home security
Referrals:
Self-referral, Police, G.P.'s, Social Services, Hospitals, C.A.B., any other agency
Contacts:
Phillip Cole - Visiting Service 02920 578408
Judith Jones - Witness Service, Crown Court 02920 666046
Perminda Choda - Witness Service, Magistrate's Court 02920 453055
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