Support and next steps

Lots of young people are affected by crime. It can feel like you’re all alone but you’re not. There are lots of ways you can cope with the effects of crime and lots of people that can help you in whatever you chose to do.

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How can I move on?

Being a victim of crime, or witnessing a crime, can be a very scary and frightening experience, whether you are a child, a young person or an adult. Remember everyone reacts differently to crime.

Reporting a crime

It can be difficult to decide whether or not you should tell the police and you may be worried about what will happen if you do report the crime.

What are my rights?

As a young victim or witness of crime you have a number of rights