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If you
think we might be able to help you after being a victim of, or witness
to, any crime, then please either
Phone
us on 0207-272-0784. We answer
the phone personally
Monday
– Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Out
of hours you can leave a message on the answerphone and we will get
back to you as soon as we can.
Or
Drop
us a line at 9 Manor Gardens, London N7 6LA
Or
E-mail
us on info@ivss.demon.co.uk
In an
out-of-hours emergency you can phone the National Victim Support
Helpline on 0845-30-30-900.
The
help we offer
-
Someone
to give time and a listening ear, with whom you can talk over what
happened to you
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Emotional
support
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Help
in dealing with public services – like the police or the local Council
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Help
in making a claim for Criminal Injuries compensation
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Information
about local services or about the Criminal Justice system
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Help
– if you are on a low income – in making your home more secure
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Help
when attending Court
If
English is not your first language we can arrange for an interpreter
The crimes we deal with
- We
deal with any crime, so please contact us if you believe you have
been a victim of crime.
- The
sorts of crime we most often deal with are: burglary; all kinds of
assaults and violence of any kind – including domestic violence; rape
and sexual assault; robbery; theft and deception; threats, bullying
and harassment – including racial harassment.
- We
offer what help we can to families and friends of murder victims.
- Sometimes
the crime may have happened a long time ago but you are still suffering
from the effects of it, for example - abuse when a child. Please contact
us if you think we might be able to help.
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