Support for victims of crime
Information
Victims of crime can get support from community-based organisations, consisting of mostly volunteers and a small number of professional staff. These organisations provide emotional and practical support to victims of crime and their families in Ireland.
They also provide information about your rights as a victim, represent your interests and raise public awareness about victim issues.
The Gardai and other organisations may refer you to your nearest organisation providing support.
Other specialist services provided include:
- The Court Support Service - provides support before, during and after the court process
- AdVic - provides specialist support for families of the victims of murder or manslaughter
- Tourist Assistance Service - provides support for visitors to Ireland who are victims of crime.
Where To Apply
The Gardai and other organisations may refer you to your nearest organisation providing support. You can also contact the Crime Victims Helpline for information about all services available to victims of crime. The Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime provides information on services on its website.
Irish Tourist Assistance Service
1a Lower Grand Canal Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel:+353 (0)1 661 0562
Locall:1890 365 700
Fax:+353 (0)1 661 0462
Homepage: http://www.itas.ie
Email: info@itas.ie
Crime Victims Helpline
Tel:Freephone 116 006
Homepage: http://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/
Email: info@crimevictimshelpline.ie
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Related Documents
- Visitors to Ireland - crime prevention
Precautions that visitors to Ireland can take, to avoid becoming a victim of crime. - Victims of Crime and the Garda Siochana
The relationship between victims of crime and the Garda Siochana. - Support services for foreign nationals in Ireland
List of organisations providing information and support to foreign nationals in Ireland.
Contact Us
If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.