Key contacts
Losing a loved one to homicide is an extremely traumatic experience. Support can help as your family and whānau deal with the impacts of the crime.
There is support available to help your family and whānau through the investigation, court case and afterwards. There is also personal support available through support agencies in your area.
It is important to find the support that is right for your family and whānau.
Here are some key service providers for victims and people affected by crime. You can find more information about services that may be able to help you by calling the Victims of Crime Information Line on 0800 650 654 between 9am – 11pm, seven days a week, or by visiting www.victimsinfo.govt.nz.
Police
You can find your local police station in the blue pages at the front of the phone book
www.police.govt.nz
Court Victim Advisors
You can contact your court victim advisor by calling the Victims of Crime Information Line on
0800 650 654
Victim Support
0800 VICTIM (842 846) 24 hours a day
www.victimsupport.org.nz
Department of Corrections
(04) 460 3000
www.corrections.govt.nz
ACC
0800 101 996 Claims Helpline
0800 735 566 Sensitive Claims Helpline
www.acc.co.nz
New Zealand Parole Board
0800 PAROLE (727 653)
www.paroleboard.govt.nz
Personal support
See the Personal Help Services section at the front of the phone book for other agencies that may be able to help you.
