The second regional centre for victims of crime has started operating in Gozo, following on from the first one located in Xewkija which opened two years ago.
?The Victim Support Agency assisted more than 144 people in Gozo, with the highest number of victims who sought help, being those suffering from domestic violence.
The second new regional centre was inaugurated in Gharb, Gozo, by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri and the Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri.
The service from this centre will include free legal assistance by appointment and victims will be able to talk to legal professionals free legal aid and information about criminal court proceedings.
Minister Byron Camilleri said that “through the Support Agency we are reaching our goal of assisting as many victims of crime as possible. We are doing this not only from the main office in Valletta, but with services spread throughout Malta and Gozo.”
Minister Clint Camilleri said that “with this initiative we can reach more victims so that they can find the support that is needed in particular in those difficult moments.”
Chief Executive for the Victim Support Agency Brian Farrugia said that in collaboration with the Local Council of Gharb a new and safe space is being given to the victims of crime which complements the other center in Xewkija . He said that “as an agency the process will be continued to strengthen the services in Gozo together with the help of public entities and Gozitan voluntary associations.”
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