Other people who can help you

• A lawyer: If it is a lawyer who is citing you to be a witness, you should ask them for information about the court process. They may be able to answer your questions and arrange any necessary support such as court familiarisation visits.
• A social worker: Social workers assist people who need extra help or supervision. If you are already in contact with a social worker, they may be able to help you arrange the support you need.
• Voluntary organisations: You may already have been in contact with another support organisation such as a housing advice centre, a trade union, an advice centre or a law centre.
• The Crown Office Victim Information and Advice (VIA) Service is also available to the deceased's nearest relatives and vulnerable witnesses in cases of deaths which may involve criminal proceedings, or where there is to be a fatal accident inquiry or significant further inquiries. Further details of the service can be found on http://www.crownoffice.gov.uk/Victims/ VIA/via-services/Overview

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