Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Witnesses and victims

Victims & Witnesses

Being a victim or witness of crime can be a very distressing experience, and the criminal justice system can seem daunting and complicated. However, we are here to help.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary will provide practical support, information and advice for victims and witnesses to guide them through this difficult time. We can also put victims and witnesses in touch with independent organisations that can help and provide emotional support and guidance. Avon and Somerset Constabulary have contracted the charity Victim Support to contact most victims of crime on behalf of the Chief Constable to promote the support and other services which are available to victims of crime, if they wish to make use of them.

These pages are intended to provide guidance and information for victims and witnesses. Please visit our frequently asked questions section which will take you through the criminal justice process. Guidance, support and lots of information can also be found on the links to various agencies and organisations on the links provided.

Help and Support

General Advice and Information

Document downloads

CSI - your questions answered A leaflet with information on what the CSI do at crime scenes and why they do it. Added: 3rd October 2012	Download 1.25MB
Français: Vous avez signalé un crime. Que va-t-il se passer par la suite? Être victime ou temoin d’un crime peut être traumatisant. Cette brochure vous fournira de toutes les informations utiles pour vous préparer a ce que vous pouvez attendre de la Police, une fois que vous avez signalé un crime. French victim of crime leaflet. Last updated: 13th November 2012	Download 1.11MB
Italiano: Avete denunciato un reato. Cosa succede adesso? Essere vittima di un crimine o testimone di un incidente può essere stressante e traumatizzante. Questo opuscolo vi fornirà informazioni e consigli utili e vi spiegherà cosa potete aspettarvi che succeda quando denunciate un reato alla polizia. Italian victim of crime leaflet. Last updated: 13th November 2012	Download 1.11MB
Lietuviu: Jus pranešete apie nusikaltima. Koks sekantis žingsnis? Jei esate nusikaltimo auka arba nusikaltimo liudytojas, tai gali sukelti stresa ir liudesi. Ši santrauka pades jums rasti naudinga informacija ir patarima, taip pat paaiškins ko galite tiketis po pranešimo apie nusikaltima policijai. Lithuanian victim of crime leaflet Last updated: 13th November 2012	Download 1.12MB
Going to court - Children and Young People A booklet for children and young people who are going to be witnesses at Crown, magistrates' or youth court. Added: 24th November 2011	Download 1.83MB
Going to court - FAQs Frequently asked questions and answers for victims and witnesses who are required to attend court. Added: 24th November 2011	Download 53KB
Português: Você participou um crime. O que acontece em segida? Ser vítima ou ser testemunha dum crime pode ser uma experiência traumática e tensiva. Este folheto lhe dará informação e aconselhamento utíl, e lhe explicará o que você pode esperar depois da participação dum crime à polícia. Portuguese victim of crime leaflet Last updated: 13th November 2012	Download 1.11MB
Going to court - Young adults Being a witness - A booklet for young witnesses going to court. Added: 24th November 2011	Download 442KB
Victim care leaflet You’ve reported a crime. What happens next? Added: 2nd October 2012	Download 1.1MB
Your child is a witness Information and advice if you are a parent, carer, or a person accompanying a young witness to court. Added: 24th November 2011	Download 572KB
Victim Personal Statement Statement Leaflet A leaflet containing more information about the Victim Personal Statement Leaflet. Last updated: 9th June 2009	Download 331KB