Crime and victims
Victims of crime
Many of us have been victims of crime - latest figures show one in four (Source: Crime in England and Wales 2005/06 report ). We're working hard to get the level of crime down but we're also reforming the justice system to put the needs of victims first.
By putting victims and witnesses at the heart of the justice system we believe justice will be done more often and more quickly. We also want to improve the experience victims have when they come into contact with any part of the criminal justice system, to ensure they are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
This section provides information on what to do if you become a victim of crime and how to find the help that's available.
Explore this section:
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It's really important to report crime when it happens. Here's how.
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Find out about the help that's available
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What rights do victims of crime have?
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A new kind of justice to make amends directly to victims
