Are you a VICTIM or WITNESS of crime appearing in court?
and support you in court.
Are you an AGENCY working with victims & witnesses of crime?
and what services VWCCS offers.
Are you interested in GETTING INVOLVED with VWCCS?
by becoming a volunteer.
Where VWCCS Operates
VWCCS has a permanent presence at courts in Sydney, Parramatta, Bathurst, Orange, and Newcastle.
We can also assist witnesses at other locations if we are advised beforehand.
What People Say
Our Statistics in 2018
Volunteer Hours Worked
Locations
Volunteers
People Supported
VWCCS In The Press
Parramatta Sun, 7 January 2015.
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“Support in court helps distraught”
by Matt Strand, Parramatta Advertiser, 22 October 2014.
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“Confronting The Monster Within”
by Paul Sheehan, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 July 2013.
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“Pieta Thornton provides support as the founder of Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support”
by Lisa Herbertson, Parramatta Advertiser, 11 May 2014
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VWCCS Newcastle Wins the Volunteer Team of the Year Award for the Hunter Region
The Centre for Volunteering has announced that VWCCS Newcastle has been selected as the 2020 Hunter Region Volunteer Team of the Year. The dedicated team of volunteers has provided invaluable emotional and practical support for people in extremely traumatic and...
Court Support Service for Victims Now Available in Newcastle
This service for victims and witnesses of crime is available for Local and District Court matters at Newcastle Court House. The extension of VWCCS’ network to include Newcastle was greatly assisted by the support of the NSW Attorney General, Mark Speakman.
Court Support for Victims in Newcastle
A service that helps victims and witnesses of crime prepare for court will be rolled out in Newcastle, Attorney General Mark Speakman and Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald announced today.