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Witness Assistance Service, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Address
7th Floor, 45 Pirie St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone
8207 1529, 1800 505 404
Fax
8207 1799
Email
Website
Postal Address
GPO Box 464, Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia
Parent Body
Attorney-General's Department
Hours
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Eligibility
Child and adult victims of crime, their family members and witnesses for the prosecution
Comment
Provides a service to ensure that all victims of crime 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
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
