Your rights as a victim
Description
Victims’ rights are protected by the law in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are here for you 24/7
Our Support Workers are available to support you personally, or as a family or whānau, for as long as you need us. You can call us 24/7 on 0800 842 846 to be connected with a Support Worker.
Our support is completely free and confidential, and available throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
What we can offer
Our Support Workers can support you with:
- someone to listen, talk with, and support you to cope through trauma and loss
- help to understand your rights and make informed choices
- information and help to answer your questions
- help to access local support services and counselling that suit your situation
- practical support and assistance to deal with things like funeral and coronial processes
- someone to assist and support you at any court trials, hearings, and dealing with police and other government agencies
- help to prepare Victim Impact Statements and attend family group or restorative justice conferences
- financial assistance for victims of serious crime.
We are committed to providing quality support to strengthen the mana and well-being of all those affected by road injuries or bereavement caused by a road crash.
If you have English as a second language
If you require support in your first language, Victim Support can use Ezispeak to connect with an interpreter over the phone. Call us on 0800 842 846 and let us know. We will try to match you to a Support Worker who speaks your language.
Other useful websites and information
Brake – a NZ road injury and bereavement charity
Related links
Coping with your reactions after a road death
Description
All the common reactions listed here are normal, but they often affect people more than they expect.
Supporting someone bereaved or affected by injury after a road crash
Description
You may feel you don’t know what to say to someone suddenly injured or bereaved by a road crash, but your support can make a huge difference.