Victim Support NI

Did you know that we have a range of specialist services for young people who've experienced a crime? As well as our CSOLA and Phoenix Youth services, our general support service is also available to any child or young person who feel they may need it. bit.ly/4rLhIrT

If you need some information about how the typical justice journey works for victims of crime, check out the Victims' Journey page on our website. There's lots of information on each step of the process and links to available support at each stage. bit.ly/4aZlK8S

Watch: Emma Rose Duffy explain the Children’s Sexual Offences Legal Adviser (CSOLA) scheme, delivered by @VictimSupportNI. CSOLAs are qualified solicitors who can offer legal advice & support to young people under 18 and have been victims of a serious sexual offence.

If you're searching for one of our publications online and you can't see it listed on the Publications section of our website, you can contact comms@victimsupportni.org.uk to ask us to access our archives. We'll do our best to find the document you need. bit.ly/4r88lkW

If you experience sexual assault or rape, you may want to have forensic evidence collected in case you decide to pursue a conviction. The Rowan SARC are open 24/7 to provide this service from their professional, highly trained and specialist team. bit.ly/3Nc5tW3

We offer professional Clinical Supervision for individuals of all ages and across all professions. Delivered by experienced and qualified practitioners, this service helps people working in demanding and emotionally challenging roles. Find out more here: bit.ly/4b2Hy3c

💛Our volunteers are the heart of Victim Support NI! We're looking for caring people who want to make a real difference for victims & witnesses of crime. Join our team today — your time can change lives.💛 #VictimSupportNI #Volunteers #MakeADifference

Our Hate Crime Advocacy Service supports victims of hate crime across Northern Ireland. We offer emotional support, practical advice, info on your rights, and advocacy with justice organisations.💛 📧 hate.crime@hcasni.org.uk 🔗 bit.ly/4aEZQJ5 #WeStandTogether

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/49huiXB

If you have suffered an injury as a result of violent crime, we may be able to help. Our Advice Workers are trained to help with Criminal Injury Compensation claims. Our service is free and confidential and if you win an award, you get to keep 100% bit.ly/4clz75C

Our Witness Service is there for a reason - going to court can be difficult. We're in every criminal court in NI to offer support, advice and information - helping make things easier for you. Get in touch: bit.ly/4sjtGZE or email info@victimsupportni.org.uk

Troubles sex crime victims deserve to have their stories told – Jess Phillips trib.al/BML9i1n

This TedX talk from Professor Jane Monckton-Smith explains her 8 part homicide timeline, and how coercive control can play a part in creating a very dangerous relationship. Learn more about behaviours to watch out for by watching this: bit.ly/40GHG3y

Femicide rates in Northern Ireland are higher than "quite a lot of the world", says the UK government's minister for tackling violence against women and girls bbc.in/4biVpnD

When young people are exploited, they can become both victims & perpetrators of harm - resulting in severe consequences for them, their families, friends & communities. Think, Spot, Speak Out. #CEADay2026 #HelpingHands

We're here to help you understand your rights as a victim of crime. There are certain things you can expect in terms of your treatment by people and agencies involved in our criminal justice system. These are laid out in the Victim Charter. Info here: bit.ly/4ckIi6j

JUST OVER A WEEK TO GO TO THE INAUGURAL VICTIM SUMMIT! Our impressive speaker panel includes Anna O’Reilly, Assistant Director, Bairns Hoose, sharing reflections on: IMPLEMENTING BARNAHUS IN SCOTLAND NI Victim Summit 2026: Global Innovation in Victim Care and Support - CVOC

Going out can be fun, but there will also be times when you don't feel overly safe. If that's the case, you can ask for help without raising attention by simply asking for Angela at the bar. Staff should then help you to extract yourself from any sticky situations

It's National Child Exploitation Awareness Day. This year the focus is on preventing abuse through exploitation by working in partnership, something we have highlighted in the two recent CJI's Reports on child exploitation. ➡️Find out more at: cjini.org/report-categor…

Today we support Child Exploitation Awareness Day. While we continue to tackle Child Sexual Exploitation, we are strengthening our focus on Child Criminal Exploitation to protect vulnerable young people from all forms of harm. Exploitation is abuse. orlo.uk/fR9hU