I Need Help or Advice

VIP LEAFLET

Victim and Witness Information Partnership

Free support and information service for victims and witnesses

How VIP can help you

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  • Information when and how you need it
  • Confidential one-to-one advice
  • Support from qualified professionals
  • All the information you need in one place
  • Private consultation rooms
  • Access to internet information
  • Free service
  • No appointment needed
  • Open Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm
    Saturday 9am – 5pm

What is VIP?

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  • VIP is a new support service for victims and witnesses in Warwickshire
  • It brings together professionals from a wide variety of organisations – including key criminal justice agencies – in one location
  • They work in partnership to provide a premium service to victims and witnesses from all communities
  • Based in Leamington Spa, VIP is a ground-breaking service and is one of only a few promoting new approaches to victims and witnesses.

How does VIP work?

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If you are a victim or a witness of a crime we will contact you once someone is charged with that crime.

We agree with you what level of support and information you need – our service is tailored to each individual.

To help you understand the processes involved we can:

  • explain and guide you through each stage as the case progresses
  • arrange a visit to a courtroom prior to the trial
  • show you a ‘virtual walkthrough’ of the criminal justice system on the Web.

Sensitive cases will receive specialist attention.

You can also report anti-social behaviour at VIP and our dedicated coordinator will guide and support you.

Our service is completely free and you can visit us without an appointment.

Who is involved?

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  • Anti-Social Behaviour Coordinator
  • Crown Prosecution Service
  • Domestic Violence Multi-Agency Coordinator
  • National Probation Service Warwickshire Area
  • The Court Service
  • Victim Support Service
  • Warwickshire Magistrates' Courts Service
  • Warwickshire Police
  • Witness Support Service
  • Youth Offending Service

Want to find out more?

Please contact VIP on 0845 120 2325

or drop in at
93-95 Bedford Street,
Leamington Spa
CV32 5BB