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Call us Locally:
01856 877554
Or National Helpline:
0845 603 9213
What is Victim Support Orkney?
Victim Support Orkney is a registered charity, providing practical and emotional support and information about the Criminal Justice system to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime. Trained volunteers and staff deliver this assistance through a number of community and court based services throughout the Orkney area.
It does not matter whether the crime has been reported or not. The crime may have occurred some time ago – the full impact is often not felt until sometime after the crime has been committed. Some people may require short term support, while others may need support over a longer period of time.
How to contact us
If you know someone who has been affected by crime who would benefit from our services, call 01856 877554 to talk to our local Coordinator or leave a message.
Our office hours are:
Mon 9.00am to 1.00pm
Wed 9.00am to 5.00pm
Thur 10.00am to 12.00pm
Fri 12.30pm to 5.00pm
Alternatively, you can call the National Helpline on 0845 603 9213.
Some people prefer to discuss their experience over the phone rather than face to face. The Helpline is staffed by trained volunteers, who can provide assistance over the phone or direct you to your nearest service.
The Helpline operates from 9am-4.30pm Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, you can contact the UK Victim Support line on 0845 30 30 900.
Witness Service
Attending court as a witness can be a worrying experience. The Witness Service exists to help people through the judicial process.
Appropriate Adult Scheme
There may be times when a person with mental disorder may have contact with the Police, either as a witness, a victim or a suspect.
The Appropriate Adult Scheme is operated as a special project of Victim Support Orkney.
It seeks to assist with communication between vulnerable adults and the Police and to help people with mental health and/or learning disabilities get a fair hearing when interviewed as a witness (including a victim), a suspect or accused.
The service at the request of Northern Constabulary extends support to any vulnerable adult with a mental illness, a learning disability, acquired brain damage or dementia, who becomes involved in any part of a police investigation.
