Key contacts
Being a victim of crime can be a stressful experience that makes demands on you and your family and whänau. Everyone deals with the effects of crime in their own way and in their own time.
There is support for you whatever stage you are at in the criminal justice system, and personal support to help you deal with the impacts of the crime.
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
Women’s Refuge
0800 REFUGE (733 843) 24 hours a day
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.
