Commissioner for Victims of Crime

Supporting and advocating for victims of crime throughout Western Australia.
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If you or someone you know require emergency assistance or have concerns for your immediate safety, call police on 000.

For non-urgent police assistance, call the WA Police Force on 131 444. 

The Office of the Commissioner for Victims of Crime is not a crisis service.

The Office of the Commissioner for Victims of Crime promotes and safeguards the interests of victims of crime in the Western Australian justice system. We provide support and advocacy services for all Western Australians. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Whadjuk Nyoongar nation of the land on which we work and their elders, past, present and emerging.

The Office is proud to be LGBTQIA+ friendly.

The Office operates between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm on business days. You can contact the Office on 1800 214 655 for general inquiries and for general email inquiries, contact CVOCBusinessServices@justice.wa.gov.au

Urgent Help

Helplines for urgent assistance.

I am a Victim of Crime

Information about the victim pathway and ongoing support.

Compensation for Victims of Crime

Find out if you are entitled to compensation.

Restraining Orders

Learn how to apply for protection.

Victim Services

For information about the Victim Notification Register, Victim Engagement Unit, victim complaints, and homicide services.

Restorative Justice

Restorative Justice and the National Redress Scheme.

Understanding Offender Release and Supervision

Information about supervised release, the Mental Impairment Review Tribunal, and High-Risk Serious Offenders.

News and Current Projects

Information about the Commissioner for Victims of Crime, news stories, media releases, current projects and initiatives.

Publications, Consultation and Resources

A range of digital resources and publications relating to their services.

Court Support Services

Family Violence Service
For help with safety planning, Family Violence Restraining Orders and court support for family violence matters.
Phone: 1800 600 476
Email: FamilyViolenceService@justice.wa.gov.au

Victim Support Service
Assistance with counselling and support for current court matters, Victim Impact Statements, preparing for court and in-court support.
Phone: 61 8 9425 2850 or 1800 818 988
Email: VictimSupportService@justice.wa.gov.au
Regional contact information

Child Witness Service
Help to prepare children for court, in-court support and Victim Impact Statements.
Phone: 61 8 9425 2850 or 1800 818 988
Email: ChildWitnessService@justice.wa.gov.au
Regional contact information

Victim Impact Statements

Attending Court and Giving Evidence as a Witness (PDF,160KB)

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