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Help and support available

Victim Support


Victim Support is committed to reducing the distress and disruption caused by crime and promoting the interest of people affected by crime. It is a registered charity offering free and confidential services. Our trained staff and volunteers give independent practical and emotional support to victims of crime and their families.

  • Victim Support Avonvale (covering Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset): 0117 947 3050. Victim Support Somerset: 01460 55 535
  • Victim Care Unit - Avon and Somerset: 0845 4566 099 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-8.00pm, Saturday 9.00am -5.00pm)
  • National Help Line: 0845 30 30 900

True Vision


True Vision is a national website that provides an online reporting facility and information about hate crime, including support, data and personal safety tips.

www.report-it.org.uk


Groups supporting victims of racist and religious incidents


Groups supporting victims of homophobic or transphobic hate crime

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Groups supporting people with disabilities

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If you know of additional support services that are not featured above please let us know via the General Enquiries Form, marking it for the attention of the PPU Support Officer.

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