Recorded webinars

We understand that you may feel overwhelmed after experiencing a crime. This is completely normal, and we have a specialist team to help you make sense of what’s happened.

No situation is the same and we all cope with stress and trauma in different ways. We will support you as an individual. The support and advice we give is based on your needs.

Mental health and wellbeing

After experiencing crime, it’s not uncommon to feel an impact on your mental health and wellbeing.

We’ve recorded some webinars to help you better understand how crime can affect your mental health and help you to provide you with useful tools and advice.

Victim blaming and negative mythsThis webinar explains what victim blaming is and examines common myths and stigmas associated with victim blaming.Finding flowThis webinar explains finding flow, goal setting, and developing positive coping strategies.Self-compassionThis webinar explains how to manage negative thinking, positive affirmations and tips for practicing self-care and self-compassion.MindfulnessThis webinar explains mindfulness, provides examples of grounding techniques and takes you through a short guided meditation.Recognising the signs of traumaThis webinar covers how trauma impacts the body and mind, recognising the signs of trauma and tips for establishing boundaries.How sleep impacts your wellbeingIn this webinar, we explain how problems with sleep can affect your wellbeing and share helpful tips on how you can improve your sleep.Coping with trauma (part one)In this webinar, we explain what trauma is, the different ways it can present itself and activities you can use to help you cope.Coping with trauma (part two)This is part two of the 'Coping with trauma' webinars. It looks at ways you can help yourself to cope better if you've experienced trauma after crime and includes some simple activities to try.

The criminal justice system

After experiencing crime, you might be asked to go to court to give evidence. We’ve recorded some webinars to help you better understand the criminal justice system.

Understanding your rightsIn this webinar, we explain the Victims' Code of Practice, your rights as a victim, and what you can do if these rights have not been met.Victim Personal StatementsIn this webinar, we explain what Victim Personal Statements are and what they should include.What is restorative justice and is it for me?This webinar explains restorative justice and provides information to help you decide if it could be right for you.What to expect when you go to court as a witnessThis webinar provides an overview of what happens when a witness goes to court. You’ll find out about the different courts, what happens when you arrive and security, an overview of the Witness Service and Special Measures, and who’s who in the courtroom.Going to court as a section 28 hearingYou may attend court as a witness under a ‘section 28’ hearing. This webinar explains what that means for you and what will happen when you arrive at court. It explains what the Witness Service is, what happens when you meet the barristers, the live link room and the court room. You’ll find out what’s expected when you swear an oath or affirmation and what the questioning process involves.

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