Victim and witness of crime

Putting victims and witnesses at the heart of the Criminal Justice System ensures that justice is served and offenders are prosecuted.

Suffolk Police is fully committed to protecting victims and witnesses and works hard to prevent crime in Suffolk reducing the numbers of victims.

Being a victim or witness of crime can be a traumatic and distressing experience. Suffolk Police understands the impact it has on the individuals involved and the people close to them.

Suffolk Police and its partner criminal justice agencies offer various channels of support to provide victims and witnesses with practical advice, guidance and emotional reassurance.

Please visit the Suffolk Witness Care website where you will find information on national initiatives such as the No Witness No Justice campaign. Advice and guidance on going to court as well as information on the victim’s code of practice, young victims and witnesses and court locations.