Other Victim Services

Useful links for help, support and advice services across Avon and Somerset. 

Below is a general directories that go beyond OPCC commissioned services:

• Hate Crime
  Here you can find contact details for organisations who can offer help and support to anyone who has been the victim of hate crime or prejudice.
  Link: Support for victims of hate crime | Avon and Somerset Police
  
  
• The Survivor Pathways
  The Survivor Pathway is an online resource for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in the South West.
  Link: Welcome – SARSAS Survivor Pathways
  
  
• This Is Not An Excuse – Domestic Abuse Services
  A dedicated website with details of domestic abuse services within your area.
  Link: Help in your area — This Is Not An Excuse
  
  
• Lighthouse Victim Care Support Services
  Lighthouse is a team of staff from the police and victim support organisations, working together to guide, advise and support victims and witnesses.
  Link: Lighthouse Victim Care : Support Services

• Homicide Service
  Bereaved families affected by murder or manslaughter should be told about our Homicide Service by the police family liaison officers (FLOs), who will, with consent, refer into the service if they have experienced a murder or manslaughter. The police also can refer direct eyewitnesses into the service. Anyone bereaved, or who has been a direct eyewitness, can also contact the service directly by calling the National Homicide Service on 0300 303 1984.