After court
Witnesses who must appear in court may be able to claim expenses such as meals and potentially travel or child care costs.
A victims register allows victims of crime the option to stay informed about changes to the status of an offender who has been found guilty and is serving a custodial sentence.
Support and help for witnesses and victims of crime
Contact Victims Services
Call us
Victims Access Line: 1800 633 063
Aboriginal Contact Line: 1800 019 123
Mon– Fri, 9am to 5pm (excluding public holidays)
For the National Relay Service, call 13 36 77 (TTY) or 1300 555 727 (Speak and Listen).
For interpreter support, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50.
Email us
Witness Assistance Service
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Witness Assistance Service (WAS) provides a range of support services and information.
Family Advocacy and Support Service
Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) provides support and legal help if you are affected by domestic and family violence and have a family law issue.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program (WDVCAP) provides information, advocacy and referrals to assist women and their children who have experienced domestic and family violence.
Intellectual Disability Rights Services
The Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) is a free service for people with cognitive impairment across NSW. IDRS provides information, assistance with legal problems, support persons at police stations, courts advocacy, and support to appeal decisions of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) supports young people and adults with cognitive impairment in contact with the NSW criminal justice system.