This section explains what happens when a crime is committed. It includes information about: 

• the different types of crime
• why and how to report a crime
• keeping safe.

Are you a victim of crime?

A victim of crime is a person who has suffered physical or emotional injury, or financial loss because of a crime. Victims of crime may have:

• had a family member killed or injured as a result of a violent attack or a culpable driving incident
• been injured in a violent attack
• experienced family violence
• experienced sexual assault
• been the subject of physical assault or robbery.

Crime often affects more than just the direct victim, with witnesses to a crime and family members of a person injured or killed also affected.

Tips:

• talk about how you feel with someone you trust
• structure your life as much as possible
• defer major life decisions
• accept that you may have good days and bad days
• eat regularly and nutritiously
• make sure you get physical exercise
• limit the use of alcohol and drugs
• keep a journal of how you feel each day (this can also help you later if you write a Victim Impact Statement)
• be kind and gentle with yourself.