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Victim Support Organisations

If you have been a target of animal rights extremism (ARE), witnessed an ARE related crime or have been affected by a crime committed against someone you know, there are Victim Support Organisations around the world offering free, independent and confidential assistance.

Victim Support Europe

Victim Support Europe is a network of 28 non-governmental victim support organizations in 22 European countries, which provide assistance and information to victims of crime. Contact details the Victim Support Organizations in each of their member countries are available here.

Victim Support England & Wales

Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. They offer, emotional support , information , and practical help. To victims, witnesses and their friend and family, whether or not a crime has been reported to the police. Their services are free of charge and confidential.

Victim Support Scotland

Victim Support Scotland is the lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping people affected by crime. It provides emotional support, practical help and essential information to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime.

Victim Support Norther Ireland

Victim Support Northern Ireland is the charity which helps people affected by any type of crime. We provide emotional support, information and practical help to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime.

The National Center for Victims of Crime (United States)

The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. Their Connect Directory provides a fast and easy way to locate crime victim assistance in a wide variety of jurisdictions throughout the United States.

National Victim Service Directory (Canada)

Hosted and maintained by the Department of Justice's Policy Centre for Victim Issues, this site allows you to search for direct service agencies in all Canadian Provinces and Territories.