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Message from the Attorney-General
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| Victims play an important role in the criminal justice system. Without their participation by, for instance, giving evidence in a court, it would not be possible in many cases to convict offenders. |
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| Victims have rights. A victim, no matter his or her age, sex, race or ethnicity, or cultural or linguistic background, has a right to be treated with courtesy, respect and sympathy. A victim should be told, on request, about the progress of any investigation and prosecution as well as the outcome of the court proceedings. A victim has a right to have any injury, loss or damage suffered as a result of the offence considered by a court before it passes sentence, and a victim can make a submission to the Parole Board. This
website outlines these and other important rights. |
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| Victims can get help. Being a victim of crime can be a life-changing event, therefore, you are entitled to be told about the health and welfare services available for victims of crime. This
website offers advice on coping with the impact of crime, and directs you to services that provide counselling, legal advice and practical information on topics such as personal and household security. It contains information about dealing with the media, the legal process and victim assistance such as criminal injuries compensation.
This website may not answer all of your questions, but it does answer those most commonly asked. |
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| Crime affects too many people. We are all entitled to be safe, and feel safe and secure, in our homes, at school, on the streets, or wherever we may be. It is not possible to stop all crime; so we must be prepared to help those who are victims of crime. I am keen that victims get the help they require, when they require it. I hope this
website helps you to find that help or give advice to some one who
needs it. |
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Michael Atkinson
Attorney-General
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| Last Modified: 11 May, 2007
URL: http://www.voc.sa.gov.au
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