Welcome to the Victims Services website

Victims Services is part of the Department of Attorney General and Justice in New South Wales.

We provide support and information for victims of crime in New South Wales.

On this website you will find information about how to access counselling, compensation and victims rights.

The Justice Journey section of this website helps victims of crime navigate their way through the justice process including what to do when a crime is committed, reporting crime and going to court as a witness.

Latest News:

• Victims of Crime Clearinghouse - Australia's most comprehensive website for information about the needs of victims of crime is launched.
  Media Release (doc) | website: www.victimsclearinghouse.nsw.gov.au
  (8-Feb-2012)
• Macquarie University looking for victims of crime to participate in a study on changes following stressful events (pdf).
  (6-Dec-2011)
• Victim Support Australia & University of Melbourne looking for victims of crime to participate in a survey.
  (10-Nov-2011)