Supporting Victims of Crime

We're working for those affected by crime - NOT the criminal

If you are unfortunate enough to have been a victim of crime in Gloucestershire the following contacts will provide you with help and information. More general information which you might find helpful is also available on our parent site. http://www.cjsonline.gov.uk/victim/

Witness Care Unit

T: 0845 090 1234 (ask for the Witness Care Unit)
E: witnesscareunit@gloucestershire.police.uk

Victim Support's Witness Service

For cases being heard at:
Crown Court - 01452 411 724
Cheltenham & Area Courts - 01242 700 052
Gloucester, Stroud & Area Courts - 01452 525 281

Attendance at Court Costs (for enquiries regarding payment progress)

Crown Prosecution Service - 01924 205 200

Payment of Compensation (for enquiries regarding payment progress)

Her Majesty's Courts Service - 01452 420 100

Probation Victim Enquiry Officers

Cheltenham & Area Office - 01242 532 425
Gloucester & Area Office - 01452 551 200

Click to download a leaflet from the Probation Service with more information for the Victims of Crime:

Probation Leaflet for Victims of Crime

Youth Offending Service Enquiries

Victim Contact Officer - 01452 547 540

Restorative Justice

Gloucester Prison has implemented restorative justice practices which work by bringing all the parties in a specific incident together to collectively deal with the aftermath of an incident and the implications for the future. More information is availble in the leaflet on the right.

The following leaflets are available to download:

Support and Advice for Victims of Crime in Gloucestershire

The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime - A Guide for victims

Information for the Victims of Youth Crime

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