The Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel illuminates the treatment of victims. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority offers some relevant information on victims. Since its introduction in 1964, it has provided tangible acknowledgement of society’s sympathy for innocent victims of violent crime or those injured trying to apprehend criminals or prevent a crime. The Crown Prosecution Service victims and witnesses section has some key information. The Home Office's Introduction to the Victim’s Charter is essential reading. The UK Home Office Justice & Victims Unit is responsible court procedures and policy relating to victims of crime (including compensation for victims). The Victim Perspective: Ensuring the Victim Matters offers a full copy of HM Inspectorate of Probation's Thematic Inspection n work with victims. Victim Support is the national charity which helps people affected by crime. They provide free, confidential support to help victims deal with their experience, whether or not they report the crime. Victim Support Scotland provides practical advice, emotional support and assistance to victims of crime in Scotland. Victims No Longer offers care and support for those who have survived sexual abuse. The Victims of Crime Trust aims support victims of crime throughout the UK. In particular, it offers help to those who are the secondary victims of homicide. Victims: International The Council on Crime and Justice is an independent, non-profit organisation which has been involved in such areas as offender services, alternative sanctions, victim's rights, and restorative justice. The International Crime Victim Survey is the most far reaching programme of standardised sample surveys to explore householders’ experience with crime, policing, crime prevention and attitudes to safety in many countries. The International Victimology Websiste is aimed at improving justice for victims of crime and abuse of power. The National Center for Victims of Crime in America describe themselves as “the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims". There is a wealth of useful resources available on this comprehensive site. The US Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) oversees diverse programmes that benefit victims of crime. OVC funds state victim assistance and compensation programmes. It supports training for criminal justice and allied professionals on the rights and needs of victims. The Victim & Victimology Resources site of the Northeastern State University university provides a wide ranging list of American and international web resources for victims. The World Society of Victimology (WSV) is a non-profit, nongovernmental organisation with worldwide membership which promotes research on victims; advocacy of their interests throughout the world; interdisciplinary and comparative research in victimology; and advances international, regional, and local cooperation. | 
