Victim Support NI

We’re looking for caring, motivated people to join our volunteer team. You could support people shortly after a crime or help prosecution witnesses through the court process. Find out more here: bit.ly/42ZieaK #victimsupportni #volunteering #foyle #newopportunities

If you've ever wondered about the probation process, we would recommend checking out the new @BBC documentary series 'Carl Frampton: On Probation.' It offers viewers a unique look at the work of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland. @PBNINews #Probation #Rehabilitation #Justice

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The incredible team at The Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support victims and survivors of sexual assault, abuse and rape. You can find out more about their services on their website. bit.ly/4dIvirb

Last week, the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland hosted our conference: Ending Racism. Advancing Equality – What needs to change? Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussions throughout the day. The conference explored the challenges facing Northern Ireland in relation to racism and racial inequality, alongside the actions needed across government, public services, workplaces, education and communities to help address them. We heard from speakers representing community, public sector, political and lived experience perspectives. Thank you to all of our speakers and contributors, including representatives from @Economy_NI , @PoliceServiceNI , @AmnestyNI , @ExecOfficeNI, @InfoAcsoni, @BritishRedCross, North West Migrants Forum, @DiverseNi, Malone Integrated College and many others. The conference also marked the launch of our race equality recommendations: equalityni.org/our-work/polic… We look forward to continuing engagement with stakeholders on the actions needed to advance racial equality in Northern Ireland. #EndingRacismAdvancingEquality

If you have a concern about an individual, then you should contact the PSNI about their Domestic Violence and Abuse Disclosure Scheme. It empowers potential victims of domestic abuse or their friends and family with the right to ask about the new partner. bit.ly/4dvjDuq

Last night’s BBC Probation documentary featuring Carl Frampton showed probation staff in action. Safeguarding measures supported an individual with a history of harmful behaviour to make positive progress as he prepares to become a father again.

Gift cards are a common payment method preferred by scammers. If you get a message out of the blue asking you to buy a gift card for someone, or are asked to make payment for something in gift cards, it could be a scam! See more advice from WhichUK here: bit.ly/3R7jfuQ

Don’t let anyone blackmail you over nudes. Take control: don’t pay, block them, and tell someone you trust. You don’t have to cope with it alone. psni.police.uk/safety-and-sup…

Contact the Hate Crime Advocacy Service for help with hate crime. If you experience crime and you think your race, disability or sexuality was a mitigating factor in why you were targeted, we can help with specialist support! bit.ly/43qftPZ

Victim Personal Statements can ensure the judge in the case gains an understanding on how the crime impacted you as the victim. Our Advice Workers can help you to create and submit your statement. Give us a shout if you'd like to find out more.

With AI now able to create completely fake images of people, we will likely see a rise in cases of sextortion, where scammers threaten to release intimate images of a person if they don't pay up. If your image is being used for criminal ends, we can provide support and advice.

Our Witness Service has a presence in every criminal court in NI and are there to support you while you are at trial. Check out our online page which tells you what you can expect when you attend court, and what might happen on the day: bit.ly/4djk2jR

Did you know that we manage a Remote Evidence Centre in Derry? The ex Recorder of Londonderry, Judge Rafferty, had some very nice things to say about why remote evidence centres are important in securing witness' best evidence. Watch our video tour: bit.ly/4nmLh1v

If you need some information about how the typical justice journey works for victims of crime, check out our Victims Journey page of the website - there's lots of information on each step of the process and links to available support at each point. bit.ly/4wnxUlK

The new ITV series 'Believe Me' focuses on the many victims of John Worboys and how they were failed by the Met Police. If you have been the victim of rape, please reach out to our SOLA team at sola@victimsupportni.org.uk. bit.ly/4eXESI3 #SexualViolence #VictimSupportNI

Our Community Policing Survey 2026 closes on Sunday! If you’ve been waiting to give us your views on community policing and your experiences with PSNI, now’s the time! consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/doj/nipb-commu…

If you're wondering what a Children's Sexual Offences Legal Adviser does, then check out these new videos from @Justice_NI: bit.ly/42qg3No If you feel you may benefit from some legal advice, then please email the team at csola@victimsupportni.org.uk. #csola #youngpeople

ICYMI: Our CEO Harriet Wistrich appeared on @GMB earlier this week to discuss how the Human Rights Act helped the victim-survivors in ITV’s Believe Me hold the Met Police to account. Watch the full interview from 1h56: ow.ly/chsP50Z2McF #ECHRProtectsWomen

We are incredibly proud of our Chief Executive, Janice Bunting, who was awarded an MBE earlier this week for her outstanding service to victims and witnesses of crime. As we mark 45 years of Victim Support NI, it is also a moment to recognise the dedication and impact of our staff and volunteers, past and present, who make this work possible every day. #MBE #VictimSupport #Leadership #NorthernIreland #CommunityImpact #VictimSupportNI