People we’ve helped
Victim Support helps thousands of people recover from the impact of crime each year. Here are some of their stories.
If we’ve helped you in the aftermath of a crime, sharing your experience could help others. If you’re concerned about revealing your identity, we can keep it anonymous. Please contact us to discuss how to share your story.
Anne and Jonathan’s story
Anne and Jonathan needed help when their daughter became a victim of bullying and harassment.
Bill and Ellen’s story
In June 2015 Bill and Ellen were both shot during a terrorist attack while on holiday in Tunisia.
David’s story
David was a victim in an elaborate £7 million con, which left him feeling ‘stupid and vulnerable’.
Ed and Sarah’s story
Ed and his disabled wife Sarah, and their family were victims of hate crime for three years.
Gary’s story
Gary was viciously attacked by a man wielding a spade after he intervened to stop the man pushing a woman around outside his home.
Issy’s story
Issy was attacked and verbally abused by her neighbour, just for her sexual orientation.
Jade’s story
Jade has been in abusive relationships twice – once when she was 18 after she had just had a child and another one recently which was violent and controlling.
Juliet’s story
Juliet was targeted by professional scammers after a data breach.
Liam's story
Liam was randomly attacked while waiting at a taxi rank after a night out.
Louise’s story
Louise suffered extreme domestic abuse at the hands of her husband for more than four years including physical violence, racist abuse, drugging and coercion.