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Victim Support

We're here to help anyone affected by crime, not only those who experienced it directly, but also their friends, family and any other people involved.

Area serviced:
Nationwide
Telephone:
0808 16 89 111
Who is it for:
Victims of crime
Sector:
Voluntary

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Abuse is the improper usage or treatment for a bad purpose, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit, physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, sexual assault, violation, rape, unjust practices; wrongful practice or custom; offense; crime, or otherwise verbal aggression.[1] Abuse can come in many forms.