About different types of crime
What happens after a crime?
A-Z of Services
FAQs
Type in some
words
to search the information we have and to find local help. If you know the
name of a local support organisation
, type it in to find their details
Are you looking for …
Home
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Click on the categories below to find out about questions you may have.
Sexual Abuse
I've just been raped or assaulted - what should I do?
It happened a long time ago - is there anything I can do?
What happens if I report to the Police?
What is the Saturn Centre?
What sort of help is available for victims of sexual abuse?
Young Victims
I am a young person. If I want to talk to someone, but don't want to give my name or address, where can I go?
When should I report to the Child Exploitation Online Partnership (CEOP)?
Where can a young person go for help if they have been a victim?
Domestic Abuse
What is a DVPO?
What is Clare's Law?
What happens if I go into a refuge?
What if I want to stay in my own home?
What is a Forced Marriage?
What is abuse?
Hate Crime
How can I report hate crime?
I am a victim of hate crime. What support can I get?
What is hate crime?
Why should I report hate crime?
Fraud
Can I protect myself from fraud?
What support is available to victims of fraud?
Why report to Action Fraud?
Modern-day Slavery
What is human trafficking?
What sort of support is available to victims of modern-day slavery
What types of slavery exist in the UK?
Restorative Justice (RJ)
How does RJ help victims of crime?
What are the positive outcomes of RJ?
What does an RJ conference look like?
What if I'm uncertain about taking part in RJ?
Why would an offender want to be involved in RJ?
Stalking
Is it only stalking if it is done by a stranger?
What can I do if I believe someone is stalking me?
What is stalking?
What is the difference between stalking and harassment?