About the service -

Who are Victims?

Anyone who has suffered any kind of harm because the law has been broken. This can include members of the victims' family, friends or the wider community. Harm means not only physical injury, but also emotional suffering, psychological problems, or loss of income or ability.

What Does the Victims of Crime Service Offer?

• Personal support, counselling and information.
• Referral to resources in the community.
• Information regarding police investigations, charges, bail conditions, court processes, sentencing, custody and parole conditions.
• Support for people attending court.
• Assistance with the preparation of Victim Impact Statements.
• Information and referral for Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims.
• Awareness of the Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime.

How to Contact the Victims of Crime Service..
Telephone the following number to be diverted to the nearest Victims of Crime (VOC) Service Centre in Tasmania.
1300 300 238 (24hrs) or Telephone local offices during office hours at the following numbers:

• Burnie - (03) 6434 6471
• Devonport - (03) 6424 9377
• Hobart - (03) 6224 2710
• Launceston - (03) 6326 1757

Email Contacts - Click on the links below to send email to your local VOC office:

• Burnie Office
• Devonport Office
• Hobart Office
• Launceston Office