Saturday, 16 March 2019, 12:36 pm Press Release: Victim Support
Victim Support launches Official Fund for support of
Christchurch Shooting Victims
Victim
Support has launched an official fund to raise funds for
victims of today’s shootings in Christchurch, and is
encouraging anyone affected by the incidents to reach out to
the organisation for help.
Victim Support is the government’s primary provider of
support services to people and families affected by homicide
in New Zealand.
All donations received through the
fund will be ring-fenced to provide resources and support to
those affected by this horrific event.
Anyone
affected by the incidents is encouraged to contact Victim
Support on our 24 hour crisis line – 0800 VICTIM (0800 842
846).
Victim Support is responding to referrals as
received from the public and Police, and will continue to do
so through the night and the weekend. Support is also
available to people outside of Canterbury.
Victim
Support stands with everyone affected and with all
communities in New Zealand today.
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