Help
After Crime.
Victim Support.
Grimsby
& Cleethorpes District Victim Support started in 1989 and
to date has taken 52,000 referrals of victims of crime. They work
very closely with the police from whom they obtain most of their
referrals. They have an open door policy from 9am – 2pm
each weekday and also see people at other times by appointment.
There is a 24hrs answerphone and a national helpline 7 days a
week.
Contact Sylvia, Di or Jenny at 10 Town Hall Street, Grimsby DN31
1HN.
Telephone
01472 250251.
Fax
01472 356549.
Email vsgrimsby@hotmail.com
National Victim Support
Helpline
0845 3030900.
Anyone
can become a victim of crime.
People react to crime in many ways. Although most victims don’t
suffer long term harm, both adults and children can be seriously
affected.
People who have suffered a crime may need practical information
and advice, or simply someone to talk to.
“Since
the burglary, no matter how many times I’ve cleaned the
flat, it doesn’t feel the same.”
“I
keep thinking I see the person who attacked me walking down the
street towards me.”
“I
am so worried about going to court and having to face him again.”
“We
didn’t know whether we could claim any kind of insurance
or compensation.”
Why
Victim Support?
Victim Support is the national charity which helps victims of
crime. Trained volunteers provide free, confidential support and
information following crimes ranging from burglary and assault
to rape and murder.
People
often need:
Someone
to talk to.
Information on police and court procedures.
Reassurance
and emotional support.
Information
and support when attending court.
Help with compensation and insurance.
Crime
prevention information.
Help
with housing or benefit problems.
The Service is in contact with many other organizations that can
help victims of crime and we can access all sorts of information
as in the list above.
Volunteers
are always needed and we look for people who are understanding
and good listeners and can get on with people of all ages, cultures
and backgrounds. Anyone can apply. No previous experience of this
kind of work is necessary. All volunteers are given training before
they start and further training is available during the period
of service in specialized areas such as sexual offences, to help
victims of serious crime.
Some
volunteers work several hours a week, or on an occasional basis,
during the day or in the evenings and at weekends. Most people
volunteer for Victim Support because they want to help re-dress
the balance and they are rewarded by seeing the difference Victim
Support can make to people whose lives have been shattered by
crime.
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