Surge in crime victims seeking support

THE number of crime victims seeking support jumped by a fifth last year, taking the total to almost 3,000, a report reveals.

A study of calls to the Crime Victims Helpline in 2010 found the majority of people (around 60%) required some level of emotional support.

Maeve Ryan, helpline co-ordinator, said the rising number of victims seeking help shows the ongoing need for the service.