About online group support

A programme of online support covering topics such as understanding the criminal justice system and the impacts of crime. Suitable for people who want to receive information in small groups, and explore and discuss how they are feeling.

“How valuable being with people who’ve had similar experiences and be able to talk about it without being judged and feel comfortable and safe.”

A client who attended a group work session

If you would like groupwork support, you can be referred by one of our supporters.

If you’re a victim, please book an appointment here.

Or if you’re a witness, please book an appointment here.

Alternatively, you can call us on 0808 168 9291. If you’d like to find out more about what’s involved, you can visit our FAQ page.

What do I need?

  • Access to a safe space to participate, ideally without disruptions
  • We ask that your video camera is turned on for the duration of programme.

What we offer:

This is a five-week online group programme, to increase your knowledge and understanding of the CJS. Each session will be one hour, on a set day and time for five weeks. An initial response officer from the group work team will contact you to arrange booking onto the programme and discuss your needs.

What does the group offer?

Session one – Intro and what are my rights?

Session two – Who’s who in the CJS?

Session three – What is RJ and is it for me?

Session four – Victim Personal Statements

Session five – Court trials

  • A focused understanding of the CJS.
  • Increase knowledge and understanding of your rights.
  • Focus giving your information, so you know what choices are open to you.
  • Strengthening of social connections while working within a secure group.
  • Encouragement to share thoughts and feelings in a safe space if you wish to do so.

This is a four-week online group programme, with a focus on your wellbeing and exploring different options of self-compassion. Each session will be one hour, on a set day and time for four weeks. An initial response officer from the group work team will contact you to arrange booking onto the programme and discuss your needs.

What does the group offer?

Session one – Intro, trauma and self-reflection

Session two – What is mindfulness?

Session three – Finding flow

Session four – Self-compassion

  • A focused understanding self-care.
  •  Increased knowledgeof different types of meditation and mindfulness.
  • A safe space for you to explore your own wellbeing.
  • Strengthening of social connections while working within a secure group.
  • Encouragement to share thoughts and feelings in a safe space if you wish to do so.

This is a six-week online group programme, to increase your knowledge and understanding of the impacts of crime. Each session will be one hour, on a set day and time for six weeks. An initial response officer from the group work team will contact you to arrange booking onto the programme and discuss your needs.

What does the group offer?

Session one – Introduction

Session two – Victim blaming and negative myths

Session three – Recognising the signs of trauma

Session four – Talking about what’s happened

Session five – Understanding your rights

Session six – Bringing it all together and next steps

  • A focused understanding of the impact that crime has on victims.
  • Increase knowledge and understanding of your rights.
  • Focus on sources of information, so you know what choices are open to you.
  • Strengthening of social connections while working within a secure group.
  • Encouragement to share thoughts and feelings in a safe space if you wish to do so.

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