About Victim Support Europe

Victim Support Europe (formerly known as the European Forum for Victim Services) was founded in 1990 by all the national organisations in Europe working with victims of crime. Members of Victim Support Europe have developed support, information and advocacy services to victims, using the skills of trained volunteers and staff.

What does Victim Support Europe do?

Victim Support Europe exists to:

• promote the development of effective services for victims of crime throughout Europe
• promote fair and equal compensation for victims of crime in Europe, regardless of the nationality of the victim
• promote the rights of victims of crime in Europe in their involvement in the criminal justice system and with other agencies
• exchange experience and information between member organisations to share best practices and knowledge

Victim Support Europe is in consultative status with the Council of Europe and the UN.

Read more about the origins and achievements of Victim Support Europe

Which countries are affiliated?

Currently, 22 national organisations are affiliated to Victim Support Europe.

The participating countries are: