Welcome, Kia Ora

If you or your family or whānau have been affected by crime, there are a range of services available to help you deal with the practical and emotional effects of the crime at each stage of the criminal justice process, and afterwards.

This website is a single point of contact linking you with information from across government and community websites, wherever you see the Victims Information button. 

Victims Centre

From July 2011 a Victims Centre has been established within the Ministry of Justice to provide an oversight of victims' rights across government agencies. Find out more about the Victims Centre. To find out more about the Victims Code engagement programme, click here

To order any Victims Information publications, simply email publications@justice.govt.nz or telephone 0800 587 847.

Getting immediate help

Your local Police station or 111

If a crime has been committed, phone your local Police station. 

If anyone is in immediate danger or is injured, dial 111 immediately.

Victim support

0800 VICTIM (842 846)

Provides 24 hour emotional support, personal advocacy and information to victims of crime and trauma throughout New Zealand.

Victims of crime information line

0800 650 654

Provides information for people affected by crime about support services and the justice system. This line is available on free phone 9am – 11pm, 7 days a week.

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