The Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime was established in 2005 by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law reform to
- Devise an appropriate support framework for victims of crime into the future and
- Distribute funding for victim Support and assistances measures
The following groups are funded by the commission to give support to victims of crime and following a homicide, they may be very helpful to family and friends of homicide victims:
01-8726785
087 2885521
courtsupport@eircom.net
www.courtsupport.ie
Court Support Services are a group of Volunteers trained to support people who have been victim of crime. They support prosecution witnesses, families and friends who have been called to court to give evidence having witness a crime and families and friends of homicide victims.
Prior to the trial, they can arrange for one of their trained volunteers to show round the courtroom, so that you can become familiar with the layout. They will explain where everyone sits and the procedures of the court. They have the use of a room in the four courts for victims of crime and their families. Their trained volunteers will stay with them throughout the trial.
The service also extends to District and Circuit courts.
1850211407
info@crimevictimshelpline.ie
www.crimevictimshelpline.ie
Crime Victims Helpline is a National Helpline which offers support to victims of crime in Ireland. Established in 2005 it aims to support, inform and empower victims of crime and all those affected by crime. Trained volunteers take calls from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, at 1850 211407. Outside those hours if you leave a message asking us to contact you we will do so promptly. The service is provided by a team of trained volunteers who are based in Dublin and who take calls from anywhere in Ireland. While cooperating closely with an Garda Siochana, they are a separate and independent Helpline, and all calls are confidential. More details can be found on:
- Federation for Victim Assistance
Tralee 066 7129722
Ballyshannon 071 9842663
Carlow 059 9130909
Enniscorthy 053 9388357
Wexford 053 9137763
Mayo 094 9366694
Meath 046 9073880
Roscommom 090 6634356
East Galway 087 9466046
fedva@eircom.net
www.victimassistanceireland.com
The federation for Victim assistance offers emotional and practical support to all victims of crime (including families of victims of homicide). The Federation is a completely voluntary body with a membership of fully trained volunteers who have a wealth of experience in caring for victims
021 4320555
info@supportaftercrimeservices.ie
www.supportaftercrimeservices.ie
Support after Crime Services is a voluntary service to the people affected by crime founded in January 2006. The service is managed through a regional office in Cork City and has volunteers in Cork, Clare, Waterford and Limerick
- SAH ( Support after Homicide)
087-9837322
roquigley@hotmail.com
www.supportafterhomicide.ie
Support after homicide (SAH) is a national voluntary organisation which provides emotional support and practical information to people whose lives have been affected by homicide. The service is provided by trained volunteers.
The team of trained volunteers provides:
One to one support
Family support
Support groups
Group therapy is also provided
For support outside Ireland
if the homicide takes place in the UK:
00 44 8453030900
www.victimsupport.org.uk
- SAMM ( Support after Murder & Manslaughter)
00 44 207 7353838
www.samm.org.uk
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