Witness Assistance Service, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Witness Assistance Service, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Level 12, GPO Exchange 10 Franklin St Adelaide, SA 5000
08 8207 1529
08 8207 1799
GPO Box 464 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Adelaide, SA 5001
Parent Body:
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Eligibility:
Child and adult victims of crime, their family members and witnesses for the prosecution
Provides a service to ensure that all victims of crime, witnesses for the prosecution and their immediate family have access to information and support services, and are aware of their rights and responsibilities when dealing with the criminal justice system.
Information
Services
- Provision of information about the legal process, updates on the progress of a case, support services and victim's rights and responsibilities
- Liaison with solicitors and prosecutors and other agencies
- Court preparation and familiarisation tours
- Attendance and support during meetings with solicitors and prosecutors
- Coordination and provision of court companion support for victims/witnesses
- Assistance with the preparation and presentation of victim impact statements for the sentencing court
- Crisis counselling, intervention and debriefing in relation to the legal process
- Community education and training and contribution to policy about victim's issues
Last updated: 17/05/2023
Information provided for: Adelaide City Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Information provided for: Adelaide City Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Council: City of Adelaide
Electorate (State): Adelaide
Electorate (Federal): Adelaide
