Victim Support Harrow
2 Rosslyn Crescent
(back of Courthouse)
Harrow
HA1 2ST
Tel: 0845 303 0900 (national line)
Tel: 020 8863 9583 (phone; 24 hour answer phone)
Tel: 020 8863 9849 (Young Victim’s project)
Fax: 020 8424 2024
Email: vs.harrow@vslondon.org
Contact name: Rachel Matthews
Contact Position: Borough Manager
Contact for domestic violence support group; racial harassment: Pravina Patel (number as above).
Contact name: Dimple Patel
Contact Position: Children's Worker
Age Group: No limits
Service Description: Local branch of the national charity for victims of crime including burglary, robbery and assault. Give emotional and practical one to one and group support and information for victims of crime and witnesses going to court. Can arrange drop-ins, information sessions for groups and clubs, and assemblies in schools. Have specialist workers for young people, people who are affected by rape, domestic violence, hate crimes and murder. Services aimed specifically towards women include: female victims of rape and domestic violence, (the meeting place and time is arranged between the worker and client). Offer the opportunity to talk to someone in confidence, run drop-ins and volunteers who can visit people in their own homes or elsewhere. Support those experiencing bereavement and loss resulting from crime, children affected by crime or bullying, older women, minority groups and refugees and young women if victims of crime, Support is given not counseling. Have a domestic violence support group for black and minority ethnic, (BME) groups. Also offer support for those who have experienced racial harassment or abuse. The national line offers support and information for all victims of all crimes. Also have a Young Victims Project which supports children aged up to 14 who have been victims of crime.
Area Covered: Whole Borough of Harrow
Opening Times: Survival of Domestic violence from BME groups: Tuesdays. Community Premises, Northolt Road. 9am-3pm, M-F; not bank holidays
Cost: No
Access: Direct, self or professional referral accepted.
Languages spoken other than English/Access to Interpreters: Community languages are spoken. Gujarati, Hindi, Tamil, access to other languages.
Disabled Access/Facilities: Limited access
Travel Directions: Building is located behind Harrow Magistrates Court. Nearest Station: Harrow and Wealdstone, Buses: 140, 182, 186, 258, 340. No parking facilities available in the court premises. Limited parking in nearby roads.
Can women bring their child along when using your service? Yes
Any new projects or services that women can use: Supports all women victims of crime.
Number of service users (women): Approximately 2900 referrals of women each year.