- Understanding crime types
  It may not always be clear what type of crime has happened or where to find information that fits your situation. This section explains different types of crime and may help you find relevant information, support and options.
  - Types of crime
    
    Types of crime
    
    Family harm
    
    Sexual harm
    
    Death, physical harm or injury
    
    Control, manipulation and exploitation
    
    Fraud, scams and identity theft
    
    Property, home and belongings
    
    Hate and terrorism
    
    Young people and crime
  - Effects of crime
- Finding support & resources
  Support is available in different forms, depending on what has happened and what you need. This section provides information about support services, safety, financial and legal help, useful resources, and other options that may be available.
- Reporting options
  You can choose whether reporting to Police is right for you. This section provides information about how to report, what may happen during a Police investigation, how charges are laid, and what bail means.
  - Report what happened
    
    Report what happened
    
    How to report to police
    
    How the police investigate
    
    How charges are laid
    
    Understanding bail
  - Other options
- Going through the court process
  This section helps you understand what may happen if a case goes through court or another justice process. You can learn about court staff, different courts and justice processes, and where to find support along the way.
- Supporting someone
  This section can help you support someone who has experienced a crime, while also looking after your own wellbeing. Learn what may help the person you are supporting, how to support someone through the court process, and where to find support if you need it too.

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This section explains legal protections that may help if someone is making you feel unsafe or causing harm. Find information about protection orders, restraining orders, witness protection and online harm, including where to get support and what options may be available.

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Getting legal protection

Protection orders Find out how protection orders may help, including how to apply and where to get support.

Restraining orders Learn about when a restraining order may be an option and how to apply for one.

Harmful digital communications Get support for online harm and find out what legal protection may be available.

Witness protection & anonymity Understand witness protection, anonymity, and when to raise safety concerns.