Information for Advocates of Victims

Supporting others (Victim Support)(external link)

• Lots of helpful content including a specific section for if you are acting as a representative.

Supporting a victim of family violence (Shine)(external link)

Supporting a victim of sexual violence - Safe to Talk(external link) and Victim Support(external link)

How to report a crime or incident(external link)

• New Zealand Police website detailing how to report different types of crime.

Ministry of Justice website - Support someone going to Court(external link)

Courts of New Zealand website – Going to Court(external link)

Ministry of Justice website – Going to Court(external link)

Possible sentences and orders that can be made against the offender(external link)

Find a form - Ministry of Justice(external link)

• Use this link to find relevant forms for your required area e.g., criminal court, application forms, service provider documents etc. 

Christchurch masjidain attack inquiry MOJ page(external link)

Service Providers - Ministry of Justice website(external link)

• Helpful information regarding practice and procedure throughout the Courts.

Support available from others - Department of Corrections website(external link)

• Outlines a range of support services available for those going through the justice system.

Sexual violence specialist support services – Te Ohaakii a Hine – National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together(external link)

• Find a sexual violence service near you

Family violence specialist support services – Are You OK(external link)