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Advice for victims: How to make a victim personal statement

What is it, who can make it and what will it do? The following advice is from the Home Office

Your questions answered

What is a victim personal statement?

What should I put in my statement?

Who will see my statement?

How do I make my statement?

How do I update my statement?

What is a victim personal statement?
The victim personal statement scheme first started in October 2001, following the 1996 Victims Charter, and was designed to give victims a more formal opportunity to say how they have been affected by crime.

If you are a victim of crime, a victim personal statement gives you the chance to expand on the information you have already given to the police in your witness statement. In it you can tell the police of any support you may need and how the crime may have affected you physically, emotionally or financially (see below). The statement is in addition to existing procedures and is not a substitute for them.

You do not have to make a victim personal statement if you do not wish. It is entirely optional and you can always ask to complete one later, should you wish. The Home Office pledges to follow up the case whether you make such a statement or not.

What should I put in my statement?
You can put as much or as little in your statement as you wish. You may, however, want to use your victim personal statement to tell the police:

  • If you want to be told about the progress of your case
  • If you would like extra support (particularly if you are appearing as a witness at a trial)
  • If you feel vulnerable or intimidated
  • If you are worried about the offender being given bail (for example, if the offender knows who you are)
  • How the crime has affected you if you feel you were victimised because of your faith, cultural background, disability or race
  • If the crime has caused, or made worse, any medical or social problems (e.g. marital problems)
  • If you plan to claim compensation from the offender for any injury, loss or damage
  • Anything else you think might be helpful or relevant
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