Your Care Card
Supporting you
Being affected by a crime can be difficult and upsetting. This is to let you know what support you can get.
You can have someone with you
Just ask a friend, someone from your family or your legal representative to come with you when you give your statement.
How to get support
Victim Support Scotland is an independent charity who are not part of the police or courts. They help anyone affected by crime, no matter who they are or what’s happened. Their service is free, confidential and they won’t judge you. They will listen to you and offer practical and emotional support.
To get support or more information from Victim Support Scotland, you can;
- Agree for the police to make a referral on your behalf,
- Call them on 0800 160 1985 or
- Fill in the form at www.victimsupport.scot/self-referral
If you need help getting support
Ask anyone in the police or at the courts and they will contact a provider of support services for you. You can do this in person or over the phone.
Your rights
The Victims’ Code for Scotland sets out your rights. It also has contacts for our partners and support organisations. Please ask us for a copy or read about them here.
Our care standards
We set high standards for the way we care for people who have been affected by crime. Please ask us for a copy, scan the QR code below, or read about them here.
