The Victim Support Northern Ireland (VSNI), the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) and the Northern Ireland Court Service (NICtS) recognise that each has a role to play in supporting witnesses who come to court. The three agencies have been working in partnership for some time to support victims and witnesses in Northern Ireland.

The following protocol defines the nature and scope of the partnership arrangement and addresses the practical aspects of the working relationships. Please click here to view the original Partnership Protocol. The protocol was revised in June 2008, please click here to view the revised June 2008 Partnership Protocol.

Victims and Witness Policy

Customer Service Standards for Witnesses

Customer Service Standards for Vulnerable Victims and Intimidated Witnesses

Bridging the gap between needs and service delivery 2007 - 2012
A new 5 year strategy to improve criminal justice services to victims and witnesses of crime in Northern Ireland

Strategic Action Plan 2007 - 2008

Strategic Action Plan 2008 - 2009

Information for victims of crime leaflet 

The Information for victims of crime leaflet is available in English, Cantonese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovakian.

Criminal Justice System Northern Ireland Victims Virtual Walkthrough
Being a victim of crime can be both upsetting and a confusing experience. The Criminal Justice System Northern Ireland has developed a virtual tour to provide information about the criminal justice system as it relates to a victim of crime.

To access the CJSNI Victims Virtual Walkthrough please click the graphic below.