I’m a victim of crime
Victims are the most important consideration in any crime. Becoming a victim to criminality can have devastating consequences on your mental and physical wellbeing and it is vital that you are not left to deal with the experience alone. Whether you report a crime or not there is help, practical advice and support available to help you cope and recover from your experience.
What kind of support is available?
There are a number of specialist counselling organisations providing both support and advice to victims of crime. These cover a whole wealth of issues that could arise in the aftermath of the offence including:
- Help to restore mental and physical health
- Assisting family members to recover
- Learning new skills and qualifications
- Help to find work
- Support to manage finances and access benefits
- Accommodation needs
- Someone speaking on your behalf to get you the help you need
What happens after I report a crime?
After you have reported a crime, you will be asked if you would like some assistance from Derbyshire Victim Services or in some cases a more specialised service. Derbyshire Victim Services provide free, confidential support to those affected by crime either on the phone, at your home or at an agreed community venue. The support provided is based on your needs, whether it is emotional support or practical information and advice, i.e. information about criminal injuries compensation, personal safety and security advice, help with paperwork or signposting you to other support services. Derbyshire Victim Services can be contacted on 0800 612 6505
Stop Hate UK
Stop hate offer information and guidance to anyone that may be affected by hate crime. The organisation works alongside local partnerships to tackle Hate Crime and discrimination, encourage reporting and support the individuals and communities it affects.
www.stophateuk.org
0800 138 1625
SV2
SV2 (Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence) offers a wide range of support for both recent and historical victims of sexual violence which include counselling, therapy and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs). SV2 supports all genders from any age, and all its services are available to adults and children in Derbyshire.
https://www.sv2.org.uk/
01773 746115
Refuge
Refuge provides services to people experiencing domestic violence in Derby city. The service provides free confidential, non-judgemental and independent support and advice for both men and women living in Derby City. Referrals to this service can be made by yourself, friends, family and professionals as long as they have your consent. Refuge also offers refuge, outreach and resettlement support to women and children who have experienced domestic violence, stalking, honour-based violence, trafficking, forced marriage and Female Genital Mutilation. For further information about this service please see the contact details below.
https://refuge.org.uk/
0808 2000247
SAIL Derbyshire
SAIL is a registered charity, established in 1992, based in Chesterfield. We offer free, specialist counselling, drama therapy, art therapy and other complementary therapies for adults aged 18 and over in Derbyshire who has experienced childhood sexual abuse, incest or sexual violence. We have peer groups and a move-on group for those who have completed counselling.
Sail counselling is delivered in locations across the county; service users do not have to travel to Chesterfield to access this. Call our free helpline for support. Open 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays 4pm – 8pm and Thursdays 10am – 4pm
https://www.sailderbyshire.org.uk/
01246 559889
Women’s Work
Women’s Work provides group support, drop-in centre, outreach, one-to-one support and training for other organisations. The organisation also provides respite and advice and support to females who may have suffered domestic abuse, and substance misuse and had an involvement in street work.