The Victims’ Code explains the rights that everyone can expect to receive as a victim of crime.
Whoever you are and whatever the crime, you have the right to be informed about the criminal justice process and the support available. Criminal justice agencies – including the police, courts and Haringey's Youth Justice Service – are responsible for making sure that victims receive the rights in the Victims’ Code. You can expect them to tell you about your rights as you go through the criminal justice process.
Haringey Youth Justice Service offers information and support to victims of crimes which have been committed by a child. Find out more in our information leaflet .
You can also find further information at the following links:
- Victims' Code – 4-page leaflet at GOV.UK (PDF, 510KB)
- The Victims’ Code: Young victims of crime: Understanding the support you should get (PDF, 960KB)
- a short animated video explaining the Victims' Code
- easy-read Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code) (PDF, 7.1MB)
- Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code) – Bengali translation (PDF, 690KB)
- Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code) – Arabic translation (PDF, 660KB)
If you decide not to report the crime, you’re still able to get help and hear about the Victim's Code from support services.
Other information and support
Victim Support – an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. They offer specialist support for young people – you don’t have to report the crime to the police to be eligible – and support for parents. Helpline: 0808 168 9111.
Young Londoners’ Victim Service offers trauma-informed and bespoke support for all young victims and witnesses across London, under the age of 18, enabling them to cope and recover from the impact of crime.
Embrace Child Victims of Crime – have you been a victim or witness to crime? Have children in your family been traumatised by their experiences? We provide emotional and practical support to heal your pain and help you to rebuild your life. We can also provide short breaks and theme park days out to replace your painful memories with happier ones.
Right to be Heard – The Common Ground Justice Project – join the Common Ground Justice Project petition to call for all victims to have the right to explore restorative justice – a proven, powerful way to raise victims’ voices, hold perpetrators to account and cut reoffending.
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) – visit this Haringey Council web page to find a range of support services.