The Victim's Guide to Support Services and the Criminal Justice System aims to make the criminal justice system more accessible for victims of crime. It explains in plain language what help is available, from the time a crime occurs right through to after the court case has concluded. It also provides information about the many support services available, including where to go for counselling, how to apply for compensation or financial assistance to help with medical expenses or loss of income, or where to get help if you have to go to court.

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au...

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/DOJ+Internet/Home/Victims/JUSTICE+-+A+Victims+Guide+to+Support+Services+and+the+Criminal+Justice+System+%28PDF%29

Family Violence Support Services provide a range of preventative and support services for women, children and men throughout Victoria, including individual or group-based support, telephone counselling and court support. The program includes the Family Violence Prevention Networks that provide professional education and training, facilitate the development of service linkages and increase community awareness.

http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au...

http://www.cyf.vic.gov.au/family-violence-sexual-assault/home

Provides information about the support and protection available for victims of crime. It describes the role of the Victims Support Agency in Victoria and outlines the development of the Victims Charter. It provides information about services including counselling for victims and their family and friends.

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au...

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/DOJ+Internet/Home/Victims/Support+for+Victims/

Explores what it means to be a victim of crime and how friends and family can support the victim. It also outlines what to expect from the justice system, how to get counselling or financial support and where to find victim support agencies.

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au...

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/DOJ+Internet/Home/Victims/

The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) provides an opportunity for victims of crime to receive financial assistance. Includes information on legislation, regulations, victims' categories and entitlements, application procedures and more.

http://www.vocat.vic.gov.au...

http://www.vocat.vic.gov.au/

Explains what information about prisoners/offenders is available, who can access this information and who is eligible to be placed on the Victims Register.

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au...

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/DOJ+Internet/Home/Victims/Victims+Register/