Is there any support available to victims and/or witnesses?
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has a Witness Assistance Service to provide information, assistance and support to victims of crime, their families and other witnesses throughout the court process. The Service is staffed by social workers who also can provide victims with referrals to specialised assistance such as counselling. If you are a victim or witness and would like to be referred to the Witness Assistance Service, please contact the ODPP on (08) 8207 1529 and ask to speak to the Witness Assistance Service duty officer.
