The Witness Assistance Service (WAS) provides support and information for vulnerable victims and witnesses involved in criminal cases. The WAS is part of the ODPP (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions) and WAS officers are available to provide services through each of the ODPP offices.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander WAS Officers can provide culturally appropriate support across the State to witnesses who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
WAS officers are social workers, psychologists or counsellors who understand both trauma and how the criminal justice system works.
Please find helpful links to services below:
Preparing for court | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)
Victims & Witnesses | ODPP (nsw.gov.au)
1 - Justice Journey - Introduction - YouTube
Justice Assist | Home (nsw.gov.au)
Link to Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Gwd49cJbCu8QNiUzzRK8Ge0V_EU
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