Are you a VICTIM or WITNESS of crime appearing in court?
Find out how VWCCS can helpand support you in court.
Are you an AGENCY working with victims & witnesses of crime?
Find out what skills VWCCS’s staff haveand what services VWCCS offers.
Are you interested in GETTING INVOLVED with VWCCS?
Find out how you can assist VWCCSby 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
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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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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.
read moreCourt 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.
read moreFiona Matthews presents at the Annual Volunteers in Policing Conference
Fiona Matthews and Denis O'Connell attended the Annual Volunteers in Policing Conference at the Park Royal Hotel in Parramatta on Saturday, 20th May. Fiona gave a presentation on behalf of VWCCS and she and Denis received a number of inquiries from VIP's concerning...
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