Our Values
At the heart of Victim Support Europe’s actions are its values. The way we work, the way we interact with others, the way we seek to achieve change and the way we expect others to work with and on behalf of victims is driven by those values.
Victim Support Europe is committed to working to the highest ethical standards to improve the situation for victims of crime in Europe. We believe all victims are entitled to support and assistance in the aftermath of crime, regardless of whether or not the crime is reported to the police. We support the development of victim support services that are:
- free of charge
- confidential
- victim-centred
- independent
- accessible throughout Europe
- tailored to meet the individual needs of the victim
- delivered by trained and qualified staff/volunteers
We believe victims should have access to strong, independent rights throughout the criminal justice system and in wider society. In our advocacy work, we prioritise:
- strong rights for all victims of crime
- equal access to rights across Europe
- cross-border cooperation to ensure that people victimised abroad can access rights and services in their home country
- introduction of measurable standards and accreditation, monitoring fulfilment of victims’ rights
