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Being the victim of an assault can have
serious consequences depending on the
circumstance and nature of the attack.
Fortunately, information, support and
practical help can help the recovery
process.
If you know your attacker, your
reactions and needs may be different
from a situation where you are
assaulted by a stranger. People who
have suffered repeated acts of violence
often have additional needs and
concerns about the future. vicitms of
so called "minor" assault may still feel
deeply affected; for people with more
serious unjuries, the physical
consequences can bring practical as
well as emotional problems. And for
victims of sexual assault, there are
normally other specific concerns and
reactions following the crime. Other
people's reactions to what happened to
you can be difficult to deal with: it can
be hard to find someone with whom to
talk frankly about your feelings,
particularly for young men.
If you are assaulted or threatened in
the course of your work, it can be
difficult to talk openly with colleagues
or your emplyer. Dealing with the
different criminal justice agencies can
be confusing and upsetting, especially
if your case goes to court.
Victim Support understands all of these
issues: our trained volunteers and staff
provide independent, confidential and
free suport, information and practical
help. We can assist with claims for
criminal injuries compensation and
support you throgh the criminal
justice process. We can help put you in
touch with other agencies and we can
also help you identify ways to stay safe
in the future.
Whether or not you have reported
the assault to the police, Victim Support
can help.
Call us on the number
below, or phone the Victim Support Helpline on 0845 603 9213
Call us 01294 277040
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