Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support | Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support

Important Notice

VWCCS advises that it has ceased all of its court support services for 2021 due to the uncertainties related to the COVID pandemic. VWCCS plans to return on Monday 31 January, 2022.

To assist with court preparation please refer to the Top 10 Tips for Giving Evidence document (PDF) under Resources on the Information for Victims & Witnesses page.

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VWCCS Newcastle Wins the ‘Volunteer Team of the Year’ Award for the Hunter Region

Welcome to VWCCS

VWCCS is an organisation that prepares and supports victims and witnesses of crime who are required to testify at court in NSW.

Learn what the organisation does

What people say

“Thank you so much for taking the time to talk me through the whole court process – it was very helpful & has gone a long way to making me feel calmer & more confident….”

Are you a VICTIM or WITNESS of crime appearing in court?

Find out how VWCCS can help
and support you in court.

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Are you an AGENCY working with victims & witnesses of crime?

Find out what skills VWCCS’s staff have
and what services VWCCS offers.

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Are you interested in GETTING INVOLVED with VWCCS?

Find out how you can assist VWCCS
by becoming a volunteer.

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Where VWCCS Operates

VWCCS has a permanent presence at courts in Sydney, Parramatta, Bathurst, and Newcastle.
We can also assist witnesses at other locations if we are advised beforehand.

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What People Say

“I have the greatest admiration for VWCCS and having experienced first hand the help you give to so many people I cannot thank you enough… I will never forget your kindness.”

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Our Statistics in 2020

Volunteer Hours Worked

Locations

Volunteers

People Supported

Enquiries Managed

Download our 2019-2020 Annual Report (PDF)

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VWCCS In The Press

“Parramatta Court helpers expand role”
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.