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Victim Support at Court

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Victims Rights and the Victims’ Charter

Irish and European law established minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime and ensures that those who have fallen victim of crime are recognised and treated with respect.  You have a right to receive proper protection, support and access to justice, including:

  • The right to be given detailed information about the criminal justice system
  • The right to be given information on victim support services
  • The right to be kept informed of the progress of the investigation and any court proceedings
  • The right to have protection needs assessed and have measures put in place to stop further victimisation and intimidation
  • The right to be told of a decision not to prosecute and the right to ask for a review of that decision
  • The right to be given information in clear language and to have access to interpretation and translation services if needed

EU Directive establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime was introduced into Irish law under the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017.
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The Victims Charter
The purpose of the Victims Charter is to help you find the support you need when you become a victim of crime. The Charter also describes the Criminal Justice System so that you can understand what to expect.
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Following the publication of the Tom O’Malley Report: Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses In the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences, the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee set out the plans to implement the 52 recommendations from the report. Supporting a Victim’s Journey. Click here

 

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Victim Support at Court, or V-SAC, is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. We are at the forefront of delivering a high quality court accompaniment service within the Irish judicial system.

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The Manager
Victim Support at Court
Áras Uí Dhálaigh
Four Courts
Dublin 7

Telephone (Office) 01 872 6785
Mobile – 087 288 5521
E-mail – info@vsac.ie

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Our Values

Treating all victims and witnesses with respect, empathy and compassion.

Working in partnership with criminal justice agencies, public bodies and support organisations to meet the broad range of victims’ needs.

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Our Partners

  • The Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime
  • The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • An Garda Síochána 

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  • Home
  • What We Offer
    ▿
    • How We Help
    • Pre-trial visit to the court
    • Court Hearing
    • What We Won’t Do
    • Testimonials
  • Help For Victims
    ▿
    • General Information
    • Irish Criminal Justice System
    • Victims Rights and the Victims’ Charter
    • Additional sources of assistance and information for victims of crime
    • Useful Links
  • Volunteering With Us
    ▿
    • Being A Volunteer
    • Volunteer Training
  • News
  • About Us
    ▿
    • Mission and Vision
    • Annual Reports
    • Objectives and Strategy
    • Values
    • Governance Code
    • Publications
    • Facts and Figures
    • Our Logo
    • Making a complaint
    • Safeguarding Statement
  • Contact Us
    ▿
    • Privacy Policy
    • Log In
  • Donate
  • Survey