Our Vision, Mission & Values
What does Victim Support Scotland stand for?
Vision
Surviving Crime by Making People Stronger
Through our services, we can help to lessen the impact of crime upon individuals and communities.
Mission
Our mission is supporting people affected by crime and keeping them at the heart of justice in Scotland.
Values
We are committed to upholding the following values which lie at the heart of victims’ and witnesses’ needs:
Supportive
We give you time to talk, recognise how you are feeling and help you to grow stronger.
“People from Victim Support Scotland always make me feel welcome. They have been patient and always listened to what I said”
Accessible
We are here for you today, tomorrow and for as long as you need us.
“Excellent service, always available when I needed them, I was very thankful for their help”
Personalised
We tailor our support to the individual, building their resilience to live a fulfilled life.
“I received support to work through my feelings and together, we slowly started to rebuild my life”
Excellence
We will strive to provide the best possible service, yet continue to improve and shape our services in accordance with the needs and expectations of people affected by crime.
“My support was nothing short of outstanding and looking back I think that without Victim Support Scotland I wouldn’t be where I am now; it’s an amazing organisation.”
