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Victims of Crime Sydney & NSW

• Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse is a national not-for-profit organisation of survivors supporting other survivors.

• Another Closet: Domestic Violence in Gay and Lesbian Relationships - Information source for victims of domestic violence.


 
• Centacare Sydney- Offers counselling and support services.

• Crime Stoppers  - Report crime online or phone 1800 333 000 If you need police to attend an address or you need immediate police assistance DO NOT PHONE CRIME STOPPERS. In an emergency dial 000

• The Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (DVAS) is a free and confidential legal service for women in NSW who are experiencing domestic violence.

• The Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre (DVIRC) a statewide service in Victoria, Australia. DVIRC aims to reduce and prevent family violence by providing education to improve service and policy responses, and by assisting people who have experienced abuse. Special sections for teenagers.
   
• Department of community Services (DOCS)- If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can ring DOCS Domestic Violence Line for Help on 1800 656 463 (TTY 1800 671 442)

• Kids Help Line  is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between five and 18.

• Lawlink NSW Victims Of Crime Advice and Information- Provides practical information for victims of crime about counselling and support services, police investigations and court processes, obtaining compensation, domestic violence and sexual assault and victims rights
   
• Legal Aid NSW  - Provides a range of services to people who need advice, assistance and representation, and who qualify for legal aid.
   
• Let's Face It  - Based on the film The Man Who Stole My Mother's Face, deals with issues surrounding sexual assault.

• National Association of Community Legal Centres- Community Legal Centres (CLCs) provide legal advice about a variety of matters..

• NSW Police force
   
• Relationships Australia  - Provides trauma and crisis services, as well as counselling and support

• Victims Of Crime Assistance League Incorporated NSW

• Victims Services  - part of the NSW Attorney General's Department and consists of: Victims Compensation Tribunal; Victims of Crime Bureau; and Families and Friends of Missing Persons Unit. Services include counselling and a 24-hour victim support line
   
• Violence Against Women Australia Says No provides information for young people, parents and the community on identifying and avoiding abusive and violent relationships and where to find help.

Other sites of Interest

• There are also a number of other free Legal Services in Sydney.

• Further support can be found on the Sydney Support Group Page.