Victim Support NI

24/06/2026

Our CEO Janice Bunting spoke to Richard Morgan on BBC Evening Extra yesterday regarding the outcome of the Jeffrey Donaldson trial. You can listen back here from 11:50.

If you have been the victim of a sexual assault, please reach out to our team of Sexual Offences Legal Advisers for advice and support at [email protected].

All the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.

22/06/2026

Victim Support NI's statement regarding the outcome of the Donaldson trial. You can also head to our website to read it or to access any support. https://www.victimsupportni.com/2026/06/22/statement-regarding-the-outcome-of-the-donaldson-trial/

22/06/2026

We are looking for an Administration and Support Officer to join our Witness Service in Foyle!

Victim Support NI provides support for victims and witnesses in every court across Northern Ireland. We understand that attending court can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why our Witness Service offers emotional support and practical guidance to help people feel informed, prepared and supported throughout the process.

As an Administration and Support Officer, you will play a key role in delivering this service, providing initial support to victims and witnesses while ensuring the effective administrative systems are in place to underpin our work. This is an opportunity to contribute to a service that makes a real difference at a critical time in people’s lives.

We are looking for someone who can work on their own initiative, while also being a strong team member, committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate support.

Location: Witness Service, Foyle and Limavady Road
Salary: £24,479
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 2 July at 12 noon

Apply here https://victimsupportni.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/5ecda3b4-ab26-484f-5d5e-f0233c1d8c2d or head to our website for more information!

19/06/2026

Victim Support NI welcome the news that the Criminal Bar Association are to return to covering legally aided Crown Court cases having reached a resolution in relation to its dispute.

This news will be particularly welcome for victims/witnesses, who, over the past six months, have faced significant uncertainty about when – or indeed if their case would progress through courts. Those supported by Victim Support NI have told us that these delays have caused considerable distress and, in some instances, additional trauma.

We are hopeful that measures can now be put in place to allow cases to proceed in an expeditious manner.

Victim Support NI would encourage any victim or witness in need of support to contact us in confidence. Our services remain available to provide practical and emotional support throughout their criminal justice journey.

18/06/2026

Join our team!

We are currently hiring for an Administration and Support Officer in our Foyle Hub.

The main purpose of the role involves providing initial support to victims and witnesses of crime, along with maintaining effective administrative systems that support this engagement process.

If you are organised, empathetic, and committed to helping others, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, visit: https://victimsupportni.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/5ecda3b4-ab26-484f-5d5e-f0233c1d8c2d or head to our website to find out more.

17/06/2026

This month, Victim Support NI was proud to attend the Victim Support Europe Annual Conference 2026 in Paris.

Alongside colleagues from across Europe, we connected with professionals from the victim support and criminal justice sectors, sharing learning, experiences and ideas to strengthen how we support victims and witnesses.

Thank you to Victim Support Europe and Fédération France Victimes for hosting an inspiring and impactful conference that reinforced the power of collaboration in responding to emerging challenges and improving outcomes for those we support!

12/06/2026

Victim Support NI urgently needs volunteers in the Derry and Strabane council area to support victims and witnesses of crime in court.

Full training is provided and all out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.

Find out more or apply at www.victimsupportni.com/volunteer

11/06/2026

Victim Support NI is currently recruiting for a Creative Arts Therapist (Part-Time) to join our team as part of our Phoenix Youth Project.

This role offers an opportunity to deliver therapeutic, trauma-informed support through creative practice, working alongside our Creative Arts Project Manager to support individuals affected by crime and trauma.

With flexibility in location (Belfast or Foyle), this position is ideal for a qualified professional seeking to contribute to impactful, person-centred work within a supportive organisation.

Further details and application information are available here: https://victimsupportni.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/49f93c00-ff7f-736d-b4ed-97e6362d4dd5

11/06/2026

The past few days in Belfast have been difficult to watch, and I think a lot of people are feeling the same sense of frustration and helplessness, and wanting to do something to help.

One way to help to make a difference is by volunteering with Victim Support NI.

Our volunteers support people who have been affected by crime, whether that’s offering emotional support at a really difficult time or being there for someone on the day they have to go to court. Often, this support comes when people are reliving one of the worst days of their lives.

We provide full training, cover travel and out-of-pocket expenses, and there are a range of opportunities available.

We are currently looking for volunteers, including Witness Service roles in:

Belfast (Monday and Wednesday)
Antrim (Monday and Thursday)
Derry & Strabane (Monday–Friday)
Downpatrick & Newry (Monday–Friday)
Dungannon
Eniskillen

Community Service volunteer roles are also open all year round.

If you’ve been thinking about how you can support the community right now, this is a really worthwhile way to do it.

If you'd like to know more reach out to our Volunteer Officer at [email protected] or head to our website www.victimsupportni.com/volunteer

10/06/2026

Apologies if you've had a difficulty getting through to us recently. We are aware of the issue and in order to manage it, we have implemented a callback service.

If you call and get an answerphone message, please leave your contact details and we'll return your call as soon as we can.