Victims & Witness Services in Salford

1. Victims & Witness Services in Salford Susan Puffett & David Walmsley

2. Council • Violence Against Women Board • Children’s Safeguarding • Adult Safeguarding • Reducing Reoffending Board

3. Police • Officer in the case • Restorative Justice • Special Measures at court • Specialist Domestic Violence Unit • DVEC response car for victims • Serious Sexual Offence Unit

4. Youth offending services • Victim liaison worker contacts every victim • Restorative Justice to restore the harm • Reparation – practice work to make amends

5. Probation • Women’s Safety Service whose partner is on IDAP • Victim Liaison Officer for violent sexual offences • Safe & Healthy relationships

6. Victim Support • Call centre contacting every victim • 20 trained Volunteers in Salford • Witness Service at court

7. Witness Care Unit • Call witnesses to tell them about court procedure • Information about court • Sign posting to other support agencies

8. Witness Outreach • Support through Criminal Justice system • Empower people to seek justice • Provide practical support & information • Support Hate crime & intimidated victims • Specialist child witness service

9. St. Mary’s • Forensic medical examination • Emergency contraception and sexual health screening/advice • Immediate crisis support • Ongoing support through the CJS, access to other healthcare and community based services • Counselling for individuals and their family

10. Salford Women’s Aid • Emergency Accommodation • SIDAS • Helpline • Family Court assessments • GO Orders • Women’s Safety Service

11. Projects • MARAC • Specialist DV Courts • The Together Women's Project • Sanctuary scheme • Cornerstone