Advice and support

Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care (delivered by Victim Support)

If you have been a victim of crime, you may need practical help and information. For example, replacing or repairing property (such as changing locks) or claiming compensation.

Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care is commissioned by the Norfolk and Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioners. Its services are free, confidential and available to everyone, regardless of when the event happened.

You might find it helpful to talk to them if you found the experience distressing. If you need more specialised advice or support, they will also be able to refer you to a more suitable organisation.

You can contact on:

Contact Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care
Call 0300 303 3706 - Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm.
(Out of hours support is available via Victim Support on 0808 1689 111)
Email nsvictimcare@victimsupport.org
Fill in the contact form on the Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care website.

Citizen Advice Witness Service

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides free, independent support for witnesses in criminal courts across England and Wales.

Our trained volunteers provide practical help, emotional support and information to witnesses so that they feel valued, respected, informed and able to give their best evidence in court.

Our service includes:

information about court and legal processes
providing visits to court rooms ahead of a trial
someone to talk to in confidence (although we do not discuss the evidence or give legal advice)
information about court and legal processes
information about what happens before and during court, including the use of special measures
support on the day of the trial, at verdict and sentencing
information about relevant agencies
liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service.

More information can be found on the witness service pages of the Citizens Advice website:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/how-citizens-advice-works/

Witness Service contact telephone numbers:

Norwich Magistrates Court: 0300 332 1409

Norwich Crown Court: 0300 332 1294

Great Yarmouth Magistrates Court: 0300 332 1208

Kings Lynn Magistrates & Crown Court: 0300 332 1240

Ipswich Magistrates Court: 0300 332 1234

Ipswich Crown Court: 0300 332 1233

UK Online

There is a lot of practical information and advice available online if you have experienced a crime.

If you don’t have access to the internet, UK Online can help you find free or low-cost internet access at one of their 6,000 local centers.