Victims of crime can access support from Victims Services through the Victims Support Scheme, including counselling and financial assistance.

If you are financially dependent on someone who has died in a car accident, you may be eligible for compensation.

If the accused has a mental health impairment, special court procedures apply. Victims can access specialist services through Victims Services.

Victims of crime in NSW can register to be kept informed about changes to the offender’s custody arrangements.

Most witnesses will be entitled to meal expenses when they go to court to give evidence.

There are a number of agencies offering support for victims.

A Witness Assistance Officer can be assigned to victims of serious crime and to family members where the victim has died to assist them through the legal process.

What it means to be a support person for a vulnerable victim or witness in a criminal prosecution.