Real Life Stories

Have you, or someone you know, been affected by crime? Do you feel like no one knows what you are going through? Perhaps someone does.

Click on a topic and read some real life stories from victims of crime, family, friends, bystanders or witnesses.

Everyone responds differently to a traumatic event. There is no right or wrong response, behaviour or feeling. You may be able to relate to someone's story or get a better understanding of what someone close to you is going through. 

Follow the links to the page that most suits what you are looking for.
Homicide
Attempted Murder
Physical Assault
Sexual Assault
Break and Enter
Home Invasion
Vehicle Theft
Mugging
Stalking
Armed Robbery
Domestic Violence
Other

Do you have your own story to tell? You can do this by filling in the form and submitting it to Victims Counselling and Support Service (VCSS). Please read the Real Life Stories Terms and Conditions before you submit your story to increase the likelihood of your story being uploaded. Click here to submit your story.

Last Updated: 18 May 2006