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Find out what happens to victims and witnesses, from reporting a crime to the police to going to court. Find out about Witness Care Officers and the special help available for young people when they are witnesses in court.
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Find out what happened to Josh when he was attacked in the street and how Victim Support helped him get back on his feet.
The end of the court case may not be the end of the story. Everyone is different. Some people are able to carry on, some people are so upset by what has happened to them that they find it hard to carry on with their lives. Find out how to get help and some tips for staying safe.
Young people are more likely to be the victim of theft, assault or robbery than adults. Around one in three of 10-25 year olds experience this sort of crime every year. Crime and justice survey, 2003