Victim Support Scotland
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Victim Support Scotland can help you and your family. Victim Support Scotland offers information, support and advice to help you deal with what has happened. They also offer support if you have to attend Court to give evidence.
You can contact Victim Support Scotland by looking in the phonebook or searching the website for your nearest office. Or you can phone their helpline.
Helpline: 0845 603 9213
Website: www.victimsupportsco.org.uk
Victims of Crime in Scotland
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This website gives information about the criminal justice system as well as how to get help and advice.
Website: www.victimsofcrimeinscotland.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
PETAL (People Experiencing Trauma and Loss)
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Support for families and friends of murder or suicide victims.
Telephone: 01698 324 502
Website: www.petalsupport.com
Winston’s Wish
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Helps young people re-adjust to life after the death of a parent or sibling. By providing professional assistance they help them to better understand the nature of loss and offer the practical support and guidance that many need in order to cope throughout the grieving process.
Helpline: 08452 03 04 05
Website: www.winstonswish.org.uk
Winston’s Wish for YOUNG PEOPLE
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Information, interactive activities and online support for young people in grief.
Section: www.winstonswish.org.uk/foryoungpeople
Childline
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Childline is a free and confidential 24 hour helpline for young people. Childline’s trained counsellors provide help, support and advice on a wide range of issues, including bullying, sexual abuse and domestic violence.
There are a number of ways you can contact Childline: by phone, email, 1-2-1 chat online. You can also take part in online discussion boards and get support from others who have been through similar experiences.
Tel: 0800 11 11
Website: www.childline.org.uk