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Child and Youth Witness Service

A specialist service to help children and young people who are witnesses at court.

What is the CYWS?

The Child and Youth Witness Service (CYWS) supports children and young people who may be required to give evidence in a criminal proceeding in Victoria.

The CYWS is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS).

Contact the CYWS

Email: ChildandYouthWitnessService@justice.vic.gov.au
Call: 1300 790 540 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

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