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Our team

Our team are all here to support anyone who needs help and support after experiencing a crime.

We can help you look at your options, empower you, and explain your rights as a victim.

We have specialists within the team in the following crimes:

  • fraud,
  • domestic abuse,
  • older people,
  • mental health,
  • antisocial behaviour,
  • a dedicated children and young person supporter.

Children and young people supporter

Our children and young people supporter can provide direct help to anyone under the age of 18 who has been affected by crime. They can provide one-to-one support in whatever setting is comfortable for you such as virtual (eg video call), by text or WhatsApp, or in person. We can help to build confidence and resilience after crime and connect you with wider support agencies.

Hate crime supporter

The Wales Hate Support Centre funds a Dyfed Powys hate crime supporter who can provide free, confidential and independent help to all victims of hate crime. This includes offering direct support to young people aged 13 and over.

Hate crime is the term used to describe an incident or crime against someone based on a part of their identity.

There are five categories of ‘identity’ when a person is targeted:

  • disability
  • race or ethnicity
  • religion or belief (which includes non-belief)
  • sexual orientation
  • transgender identity.

Victim Support also recognises crimes targeted at alternative sub-cultures (such as Goth) as a form of hate crime.

Our dedicated hate crime caseworker knows the effects of a hate crime can last a lifetime, and many people find it beneficial to talk to someone who understands. That’s why we’re here to listen, support and empower victims to know their rights and report these crimes.

Our Wales Hate Support Centre can report crimes directly to the police on your behalf and can support you through the investigation process.

Get in touch

If you’ve been affected by crime in Dyfed Powys, call your local victim care team on 0300 123 2996.

Further help in Dyfed Powys

Read our list of useful organisations in Dyfed Powys.