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Victim Support NI first in NI to achieve Restorative Practice Provider status.
Victim Support NI has this week been awarded Registered Service Provider status by The Restorative Justice Council. We are the first organisation in Northern Ireland to achieve this status. Peter Crory,...
Launch of public consultation on EVAWG Strategic Framework
The Executive Office has launched a public consultation on the Ending Violence against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Strategic Framework. The framework aims to address the root causes of violence against women...
Victim Support NI appoints new Deputy CEO
Victim Support NI is delighted to announce the appointment of Nichola Greene as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Victim Support NI. Nichola is an experienced leader with over 15 years professional...
Scam? Ask Us
March last year, the ScamwiseNI partnership, working with the Post Office launched the ‘Scam? Ask Us’ initiative. The initiative was set up to encourage Post Office customers to ask counter staff if they...
Know Your Rights
A short video explaining the rights of victims of crime in Northern Ireland as laid down in law in the Victim Charter NI.
Victim Charter Explained
A video made for children and young people to explain the journey through the criminal justice system and the various supports available.
Victim Support NI Annual Conference ‘What Next for Victim Rights?’
Registration for our annual conference is now live! The event is free and takes place online on Victims of Crime Day, February 22nd, 2023 10am-1pm. Titled ‘What Next For Victim Rights?’...
Victim Support NI and NSPCC Northern Ireland launch video to support young victims and witnesses of crime
NSPCC Northern Ireland’s Young Witness Service and Victim Support NI have today launched a joint video to help guide children and young people through the Criminal Justice System in Northern Ireland....
Victim Support NI appoints new CEO
After a rigorous recruitment campaign, Victim Support NI is delighted to announce the appointment of Janice Bunting as Chief Executive Officer of Victim Support NI. Janice will take up post on...
Victim Support NI CEO Geraldine Hanna announced as new Victims of Crime Commissioner Designate
The Department of Justice NI have announced today that current Victim Support NI CEO Geraldine Hanna has been appointed Victims of Crime Commissioner Designate and will take the new post on...