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Publications related to victims of crime

If you're a support worker, or your organisation has contact with victims of crime, Victim Services, Support and Reform has a range of publications available for download.

Publications

Publication title and download linkDescription
A Victims guide to support services and the criminal justice system
PDF 774.67 KB
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A Victim's Guide to Support Services and the Criminal Justice System

Guide to Victim Impact Statements
PDF 304.36 KB
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Explains what a Victim Impact Statement is, who can make one and how it is used in court.

Services for people affected by crime
PDF 292.54 KB
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Services for people affected by crime - Large Print Version
PDF 137.11 KB
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This brochure provides information about the range of services available to people affected by crime in Victoria.

Victim Impact Statements Made Easy
PDF 4.01 MB
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This form is designed to help young people who want to complete a Victim Impact Statement.

Printable Victims Register Application Form
PDF 244.29 KB
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Use this form to apply to be on the Victims Register to get information about the offender.

Critical Incident Framework for Victim Support
PDF 721.03 KB
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Easy English resources

Easy English supports people with limited literacy to understand written information.

Easy English documents are clear and easy to read, helping a wide range of people to access the information they need.

Easy English documents are a useful tool in supporting:

  • people with an intellectual disability
  • people with acquired disabilities
  • elderly people
  • people with mental health issues
  • people with limited education
  • people for whom English is not their first language.

Related publications written in Easy English:

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