Resources

After a burglary or theft

This information lets you know what to do after a theft or burglary, including a checklist.

After a death : Dealing with practical matters

When you're grieving the loss of a loved one, managing practical matters can be tough. Knowing what you need to do and who can assist you can can help.

After a homicide: Answers to common questions

Information sheet with common questions asked after a homicide.

After a homicide: Supporting grieving children and young people

When a child or young person's loved one dies by homicide, their world is turned upside down. Ongoing care and support can help their journey through grief.

After a robbery

Information on what to do after a robbery

After a suicide: Answers to common questions

Information sheet with common questions asked after a suicide.

After a suicide: Managing media interest

When you're dealing with media interest after a suicide, you have a lot to think about. Being prepared and understanding what can or can't be reported on helps.

After a suicide: Supporting a child or young person

After a suicide, a hurting child or young person needs their parents or caregivers to be open, honest, caring and willing to answer questions as best they can.

Coping with Trauma

There's no simple fix that can make things better right after a traumatic event, but there are steps you can take to help you feel more in control.

Coping with Trauma (Arabic)

Coping with Trauma - Translated into Arabic

Coping with Trauma (Hindi)

Coping with Trauma - Translated into Hindi

Coping with Trauma (Japanese)

Coping with Trauma - Translated into Japanese

Coping with Trauma (Korean)

Coping with Trauma - Translated into Korean

Coping with Trauma (Samoan)

Coping with Trauma - Translated into Samoan

Coping with Trauma (Simplified Chinese)

Coping with Trauma - Translated into Simplified Chinese

Coping with Trauma (Tongan)

Coping with Trauma - Translated into Tongan

Coping with grief

Grief is a natural reaction to any significant changes and losses. Here are some ways to cope with grief.

Family violence and harm: Supporting children and young people

Children and young people who live with family violence and harm face many challenges and risks and they need ongoing care and support.

Here for You

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support - How we can help brochure

Here for you (Arabic)

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support - How we can help brochure (Arabic)

Here for you (Chinese)

Manaaki Tāngata |Victim Support - How we can help brochure (Chinese)

Here for you (Hindi)

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support - How we can help brochure (Hindi)

Here for you (Japanese)

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support - How we can help brochure (Japanese)

Here for you (Korean)

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support - How we can help brochure (Korean)

Here for you (Samoan)

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support - How we can help brochure (Samoan)

Here for you (Te Reo)

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support - How we can help brochure (Te Reo Māori)

Here for you (Tongan)

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support - How we can help brochure (Tongan)

If you discover or witness a homicide death

If you discover or witness a homicide death, you can find yourself caught up in circumstances beyond your control. Support is available for you.

If you discover or witness a suicide death

If you discover a person’s body after a suicide death, you can find yourself caught up in circumstances beyond your control. Support is available for you.

If you have discovered or witnessed a crime or traumatic incident

If you witness or discover a crime or traumatic event, support is available for you to help you recover and know what steps to take.

Making a Victim Impact Statement

A Victim Impact Statement is your opportunity to tell the court how the crime has personally impacted you, as a victim.

Managing media interest

When you're dealing with media interest after a crime or a traumatic event, you have a lot to think about. Being prepared helps you make informed decisions.

Our commitment to you

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support is here for victims of crime, suicide, and traumatic events to ensure everyone affected feels safe, supported and in control.

Restorative justice

A restorative justice conference is a facilitated meeting between a victim, offender and support people and lets victims share how the offending impacted them.

Supporting your child or young person after a crime or traumatic event

Strong ongoing support helps children and young people recover from the effects of a crime or traumatic event more effectively.

Using your resilience (long version)

Being resilient does not mean you and your whānau won’t experience stress, trauma, or grief. It means drawing on your inner strengths to help you cope.

Using your resilience (short version)

In difficult times we can use our inner resilience to find the strength to deal with things as best we can.

Victim Assistance Scheme - Guidance for grants for prosecutions under regulatory agencies

Guidance for grants for prosecutions under Regulatory Agencies (WorkSafe New Zealand, Maritime New Zealand or Civil Aviation Authority).

Victim Assistance Scheme - Guide to potential eligibility

One page summary of the Victim Assistance Scheme criteria for helping victims of serious crime with costs related to the crime, the justice process, and recovery.

Victim Assistance Scheme - Victims of serious crime guidance

Victim Assistance Scheme - Guidance on financial support for victims of serious crime.

Victim Assistance Scheme - Victims of sexual violence guidance

Victim Assistance Scheme - Guidance on financial support for victims of sexual violence.

Victim Notification Register

The Victim Notification Register gives victims of serious crime a way to stay informed about the person who offended against them.

With You on Your Journey

Support and comprehensive information for family and whānau bereaved by homicide.

Your options within the criminal justice system

As the victim of a crime, you have some options during your involvement with the criminal justice system.

Your rights as a victim

Victims’ rights are protected by law in Aotearoa New Zealand and you should expect to be treated fairly and respectfully.

Youth Justice Family Group Conferences

Victims can attend a Family Group conference with the young person who offended against them to discuss how it has impacted their lives.