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If you have been the victim of a crime, your first step is to tell somebody what has happened. We would encourage you to report it to the Police, but you can talk to one of our Victim Care Co-ordinators at Bedfordshire Victim Care Services (BVCS) who can talk you through this process.
BVCS offers free and confidential support to anyone affected by crime, whether it has been reported to the police or not. This includes victims themselves, bereaved relatives, parents or guardians of victims under 16 and members of staff where a business has been the subject of a crime.
When you report a crime to the police you will be asked a few questions to find out how you have been affected by the crime and your personal circumstances, to see if there is any additional support that you might need, and to ascertain whether a referral into our service would be beneficial for you.
To ensure you get the best service possible the Government has set-up a Victim’s Code.
If you are a victim of crime that took place in England or Wales, you are entitled to support under the Victim’s Code. You are also entitled to support if you are a close relative of somebody who has been killed as result of a crime. Business or enterprises (such as charities) that are victims of a crime are also covered under the code.
When you report a crime to the police you will be asked a few questions to find out how you have been affected by the crime and your personal circumstances, to see if there is any additional support that you might need, and to ascertain whether a referral into our service would be beneficial for you.
To ensure you get the best service possible the Government has set-up a Victim’s Code.
If you are a victim of crime that took place in England or Wales, you are entitled to support under the Victim’s Code. You are also entitled to support if you are a close relative of somebody who has been killed as result of a crime. Business or enterprises (such as charities) that are victims of a crime are also covered under the code.
The Victim’s Code outlines a set of standards of what all victims are entitled to under the following headings:
Support and information
Reporting the crime
Support and advice
Keeping you informed
Going to court
Being a witness
The verdict
Restorative Justice
Find out more about the Victim’s Code by going to: The Victim's Code of Practice
You do not have to report a crime to the Police to access help from Bedfordshire Victim Care Services (BVCS).
If you wish to make a complaint, please email us at info@bedfordshirevcs.com
You do not have to report a crime to the Police to access help from Bedfordshire Victim Care Services (BVCS).
If you wish to make a complaint, please email us at info@bedfordshirevcs.com
