Support before you go to court

Help to get ready for court

WAS Officers will help you get ready for court by:
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  • meeting with the legal team in charge of your court case
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  • showing you around the court before you have to give evidence.

When you give evidence, you talk about what happened to you.

WAS Officers will also help you get ready for court by:
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  • explaining the different people who work in the court and what they do
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  • helping you find someone who can support you while you are in court.

WAS Officers will also explain:
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  • what you need to wear
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  • when you need to arrive
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  • what you need to bring.
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WAS Officers will also explain how you can give evidence.
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WAS Officers can talk to the legal team about any support you need to give evidence.

Support with your Victim Impact Statement

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WAS Officers can help you write a Victim Impact Statement to take to court.
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A Victim Impact Statement is when someone talks about how a crime:

  • hurt them
  • affected their life.