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Oxfordshire Witness Service

If you are going to court as a witness or victim of crime, the Witness Service can provide free and confidential support to help you cope. Your family and friends who are attending court can get help too and we support witnesses for both the prosecution and defence. The Witness Service can also provide support to children at court.

The Witness Service can give you:

  • someone to talk to confidentially, about how you're feeling before a trial
  • information about what to expect in court, including a chance to see the court beforehand and learn about court procedures
  • a quiet place to wait before you are called to give evidence  
  • someone to go with you into the courtroom if you want, to help you feel more at-ease  
  • practical help (for example with claiming your expenses)
  • easier access to people, such as court staff, who can answer specific questions about the case
  • a chance to talk over the case when it has ended and to get more help or information.

The Witness Service is free and independent of the police or courts. To get help now, contact the Oxfordshire Witness Service

Address:     Oxford Crown Court St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1TL
Phone:        01865 240957

  

Help lines

  • National helpline
    (24 hrs)
    0808 2000 247
  • Oxfordshire domestic abuse helpline
    0800 731 0055
  • Police
    (non emergency)
    101
  • Victim support
    0845 450 3883
  • Kiran Asian
    women’s aid
    0208 558 1986
  • Men's advice line
    0808 801 0327
  • Broken Rainbow
    (LGBT)
    020 8539 9507
  • Elder abuse
    0808 808 8141
  • Childline
    0800 1111
The Reducing the risk website is hosted by:
Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford OX1 1ND
reducingtherisk@oxfordshire.gov.uk