{"id":1248,"date":"2020-11-06T22:13:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T22:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victimsupport.org.uk\/?page_id=1248"},"modified":"2023-11-08T13:13:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T13:13:06","slug":"what-you-can-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.victimsupport.org.uk\/help-and-support\/what-you-can-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What you can do"},"content":{"rendered":"

What you can do<\/h1>\n

Everyone reacts differently after experiencing crime and it\u2019s normal to feel confused about the options available to you.<\/p>\n

Remember\u00a0you\u2019re not alone and you can\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0for support at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Coping with crime<\/h2>\n

Experiencing a crime can have a significant impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing. We believe everyone should have the right to feel safe in their home and community and get the support they need to cope and move forward after crime.<\/p>\n

Some people will turn to their friends and family for support, but you can also\u00a0contact us<\/a> if you\u2019d like to talk to someone in confidence and without judgement. We\u2019re here to support you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Getting support<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been affected by crime, you can\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0to get the help and support you need to move forward.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to report the crime to the police to get our help, and it doesn\u2019t matter when the crime took place.<\/p>\n

Our services are free and confidential. Whether it\u2019s helping you install a new burglar alarm, explaining the criminal justice system to you or listening to you without judgement, we can help<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Reporting a crime<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been a victim of a crime, you might be thinking about reporting it to the police. Find out more about the different ways you can\u00a0report a crime<\/a>\u00a0and what will happen\u00a0after you’ve reported a crime to the police<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Remember, you can contact us for support<\/a> regardless of whether you involve the police or not.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Getting compensation<\/h2>\n

If you suffer a loss or are injured, either physically or mentally, as a result of a crime committed against you, you may be eligible for compensation.<\/p>\n

To receive compensation, you\u2019ll have to report the crime to the police as soon as possible after it happened. We can explain your options to you and provide information on filling in compensation claims. Find out more about what compensation is available<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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