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Multi-Crime Support Service

Victim Support is commissioned to deliver support to all victims and survivors of crime in South Yorkshire, with the exception of domestic abuse or sexual violence — please see the Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse pages for those services.

“As an independent charity, we work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. We help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Our support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.”

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Ways Victim Support can help

Criminal Injuries Compensation

Claiming compensation may be completely new to you. Victim Support have put together a guide on what the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is, how to know if you may be eligible, and what to expect from the application process if you choose to apply.

Stalking

Victim Support offers support to victims subjected to fixated, obsessive, unwanted, and repeated behaviour from someone else ,whether recent or in the past. Their stalking service can help you cope with your situation, take control, and start to move forward.

Stalking support

What is non-domestic stalking?

Stalking can be defined as persistent and unwanted attention that makes you feel pestered and harassed. It includes behaviour that happens two or more times, directed at or towards you by another person, which causes you to feel alarmed or distressed or to fear that violence might be used against you.

Non-domestic stalking is when the stalker is a stranger or an acquaintance. It doesn’t include ex-partners. In South Yorkshire, we have a specialist Stalking Victim Care Advocate who works with victims and survivors of non-domestic stalking. If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, you can contact us.

Stalking can happen over a long time and this can make it particularly hard to cope with. It can make you feel constantly anxious and afraid. Sometimes the problem can build up slowly and it can take a while for you to realise you are caught up in an ongoing campaign of abuse.

Stalking isn’t always ‘physical’ either – it can affect you psychologically as well. Social media and the internet are often used for stalking and harassment, and ‘cyber-stalking’ or online threats can be just as intimidating. If you’re worried about cyber-stalking, we can help you with information and safety tips.

If you’re experiencing persistent and unwanted attention, and the behaviour is making you feel fearful, harassed or anxious, then you are a victim of stalking. It’s not something that you should have to live with, and we’re here to help you.

How we can help?

Our Stalking Advocate can:

Provide practical information and support
Help you to understand your rights under the Victims’ Code of Practice
Explain what you can expect from the police and criminal justice agencies
Provide information to you about Stalking Protection Orders
Give you information to help you stay safe online if you are worried about cyber-stalking.

It doesn’t matter when the crime took place, or if you reported it to the police. We can help you. Our services are free, confidential and available to everyone.

Stalking is a serious crime and you do not have to suffer in silence. Contact us today.

Access stalking support by calling 0300 303 1976.

Useful links

Visit the Victim Support website
Apply for Criminal Injuries Compensation online, or call the CICA’s Customer Service Centre on 0300 003 3601
Contact your local Victim Support or call 0300 303 1976, 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Read about your rights after a crime
Find further support options for victims

Supporting Victims

If you have been affected by crime, help is available.

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