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Information for Victims of Crime
Scottish Strategy for Victims
In January 2001, the Scottish Government published the Scottish Strategy for Victims.
The Scottish Court Sevice has published an Action Plan setting out its commitment to supporting those victims of crime whose cases are dealt with in the High Court of Justiciary, Court of Session or Sheriff Courts. It also sets out how the principles of the Scottish Strategy for Victims will be achieved insofar as they relate to the remit of the Scottish Court Service.
The Action Plan is also available in PDF format.
The original Scottish Strategy for Victims document is available on the Scottish Government's web site.
Other SCS publications for victims
Victims of Crime in Scotland web site
The Victims of Crime in Scotland web site provides further information for victims, including guidance on reporting crime, seeking support, sentencing, and a section on the Scottish Government's commitment to victims and the actions the Executive are taking to meet this.
Other useful links
Sources of Support
- Citizens Advice Scotland
- Domestic Abuse Website
- Families of Murdered Children
- Rape Crisis Scotland
- Victim Support Scotland
- SACRO - Safeguarding Communities - Reducing Offending
Official web sites
Court Users' Information
> Court Users' Charter
Information for Jurors Witness Information Information for Victims Attending Court