Support for victims
Part of the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) role is to support victims of crime. See a list of some support services available to Cheshire’s communities.
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) wants to make sure that victims and survivors of crime get the help and care they need to cope, recover and move on with their lives. Supporting victims is one the PCC’s key priorities.
A grant provided by the Ministry of Justice helps support Cheshire CARES, which provides support to every single victim of crime in Cheshire, alongside Remedi and the Rape ad Sexual Abuse Support Centre. Both of these organisations offer bespoke support.
A full list of victim service funding can be found on the Victim Grants page. To find out ore about the valuable projects commissioned to support victims in Cheshire, then you can read the PCC’s latest Annual Report.
Who is a victim
In Cheshire, a victim is someone who has suffered physical, emotional, mental or financial harm because of crime. This also includes close family members of someone who has died due to a criminal act.
Even if the police were not told about an incident (for example anti-social behaviour), people can still get support – because sometimes the impact is just as serious.
Why this matters
Being a victim of crime can be really tough. The PCC works with partners across Cheshire to make sure support is fair, easy to access and tailored to what victims actually need. Helping people feel listened to, supported and able to recover.
What support is available?
For information on victim services around the country and national services, please seen the National Victims’ Information Service website.
Alternatively, you can contact Victim Support 24 hours a day on 0808 16 89 111.
Victim Information Pack
The Victim Information Pack (VIP) is a helpful guide given to all victims of crime in Cheshire. It’s been developed with support from the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner to make sure victims understand what happens next, what support they get and what their rights are.
Advice and information from Cheshire Police
Advice and information on a variety of topics helping to keep you safe and understand the law.
2wish
Provides support following sudden death of young people under 25.
Cheshire CARES
The flagship free service for all victims of crime in Cheshire.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Specialist support service providing help and guidance to survivors of sexual crimes.
Remedi - Restorative Services
Provides a restorative justice pathway to help victims and survivors find closure.
A-Z of Services
An A-Z of all of the services we have listed on our site.
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