Victims & Witnesses of Crime Court Support
Service Description
VWCCS provides free Court support for victims and police witnesses of crime, including court preparation, information about rights and legal terms, support during court, liaison with Prosecutors and police and assistance with Victim Impact Statements. VWCCS also works with agencies to support victims and witnesses affected by crime. VWCCS currently operates from Level 1, Downing Centre Court, Liverpool St, Sydney; Parramatta Children's, Local and District Courts and Waverley Court. We will provide support outside these locations where possible. Please contact us via email info@vwccs.org.au.
Alternate Names: VWCCS
The Downing Centre, 143-147 Liverpool St
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm for Reception. 9.00am-4.00pm for Court Support.
Accessibility
Referral System
Self Referral, Victims of crime agencies including Police, Prosecutors, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, organisations supporting victims of domestic violence and Social Workers.
Service Fees
None
Organisational Information
Area Served
Sydney Metro
Parent Organisation
Victims & Witnesses of Crime Court Support
Postal Address
Post Office Box A4
South Sydney
NSW
1235
Other Information
Facilities Available
Reception Desk is Level 1
Volunteering Opportunities
Yes. We offer opportunities to train as a Court Support Officer or work on our Reception and Information Desks at the Downing Centre, Parramatta and Newcastle Courts.
Last Updated: 20 September 2023