How can WAS support you?

WAS Officers can help you understand how:
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  • courts work
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  • how you can give evidence.

When you give evidence, you talk about what happened to you.
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WAS Officers will work with the lawyer in charge of your court case to help explain this.

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A lawyer is someone who:

  • understands the law
  • helps other people understand the law.
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WAS Officers will share information about supports and services you can use.
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WAS Officers can share information about your rights at court.

Rights are rules about how people must treat you:

  • fairly
  • equally.
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WAS Officers can also help you get ready for court.
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You can find out more about how WAS Officers can support you at court on our website.

www.odpp.nsw.gov.au/publications/all