A new digital service has launched to give victims of crime in Greater Manchester a single place to go for help and support.
The Greater Manchester Victims’ Services (GMVS) website and self-referral gateway portal brings together information, resources and referral routes, designed around the real-life experiences of victims in our city-region.
The new platform is open to anyone affected by crime, whether or not they have reported it to the police. It aims to simplify access to support, build trust in services, and reduce the risk of victims being retraumatised by having to retell their story.
Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, said:
“Every victim’s experience is unique based on a number of factors including the nature of the offence itself and their own personal circumstances, but all deserve to feel heard, supported and empowered. This new platform puts victims’ needs at the heart of the system, making it easier to get the right help in the right way at the right time.
“I’m proud of the work that has been done in recent years to build trust in our criminal justice system, and I hope this tool will help to reduce the anxiety and uncertainty victims can experience and encourage them to come forward for information and support.”
