Witness support
Witness Care Unit (WCU) have been created under the No Witness No Justice intiative to provide an enhanced level of service to all victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales in cases where a charge has been brought.Staffed by Crown Prosecution Service and Police personnel, there are now WCUs in every Crown Prosecution Service Area.
Tel: 0121 712 6038
http://www.cps.gov.uk/
http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/
Witness Service
This service is run bby the Courts Service and looks after the victims and witnesses on the day of the court.
Tel: 0121 703 0020
http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/
Further advice and help
Victim Support
Local, trained, volunteers contact crime victims to offer free, confidential support and information. You can also contact them directly: Call the National Helpline on 0845 30 30 900, the West Midlands Area Office on 0121 248 3371 or visit Victim Support's website.
Witness Care Team
The Witness Care Team (the Crown Prosecution Service and Police) keep victims and witnesses up to date with Court dates, bail conditions and can help with any concerns you may have. Phone: 0121 712 6032/6042/6045
Witness Service - Solihull Magistrate's Court
The Witness Service helps witnesses, victims and their families before, during and after Court hearings. Phone 0121 703 0020 or ask for us when you arrive at court.
Further advice and help - for Children
Barnardo's Counselling Service
A free and confidential counselling service for young people in Solihull who are victims or witnesses of, physical, sexual assault or abuse. Phone 0121 236 9222.
Childline
Childline is a free 24-hour helpline for children in distress or danger. They comfort, advise and protect young people who may feel they have nowhere else to turn to. Phone 0800 1111.
Solihull Council, Children's Services
Children's Services are involved in the assessment of children in need and often help co-ordinate and provide services to meet these needs. For further information, or to report concerns for a child's safety, please call 0121 788 4300 during office hours or 0121 605 6060 at all other times.
Education Welfare Officers
Education Welfare Officers can offer support on school attendance and other sensitive issues. Phone: 0121 788 1505.
NSPCC 'Time Out' Young Peoples Centre
NSPCC's Centre provides support, advice and guidance for children. Phone: 0808 800 5000.
Smith's Wood Family Partnership Centre
Smith's Wood Family Partnership Centre, part of the NCH network, aims are to enhance the quality of life of local people through their community based facilities in North Solihull.
It offers a wide range of Family Support Services, for children aged 0-12 and their families and acting as a base for other health and welfare services. Phone 0121 770 7737.
Contact Details
For any further information and advice, please contact the
Youth Offending Team
Telephone: 0121 779 1720
Email: cdrp@sollihull.gov.uk