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V-SAC

V-SAC

Victim Support at Court

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We are Here To Support You In Court

Tel: 01 872 6785

  • 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
    • Vacancies
    • Making a complaint
    • Safeguarding Statement
  • Contact Us
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Pre-trial visit to the court

The first involvement with our service for a victim, family member or witness is usually the pre-trial visit to see and experience the layout of the court.  This will usually be arranged with V-SAC by the Garda liaison officer who has responsibility for the case.  At a suitable time, a visit will be arranged to see the inside of the court while the court is not sitting. A volunteer from V-SAC will explain the layout of the court and outline the trial process. During this visit you will also be shown the separate suite of rooms which are available during the trial. These rooms are not open to the general public and provide a place of privacy for the victim, family and witnesses while the trial continues.

If you need extra support to give your evidence – such as help with a disability, an interpreter or support with any other special needs – you should discuss this with the Garda liaison officer. You can also get in touch with our service ahead of the trial and we can alert the court to assist you on the day.

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1,271 people supported by V-SAC in 2021

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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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Contact Us

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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