"Victim of a crime: a situation that can affect us allBeing the victim of a crime can happen to anyone in their lifetime. In addition to the physical, psychological, financial and social consequences that an offense can have, it is normal for anyone involved in legal proceedings to have many questions and to feel anxiety and apprehension.If you have been the victim of a crime or know someone who has been, this website can help you.Here you will find information on the criminal procedure, your rights and the services that can support you.Some information in this application has been deliberately simplified, so that it can be easily understood by the general public. This simplification does not affect the rigor and accuracy of the content. Due to legislative changes and developments, judicial practices and the fact that each case is different, it is advisable to supplement the information available on this site with legal advice, which is essential in each particular situation. The content of this site was compiled by France Victimes as part of the INFOVICTIMS III project and was funded by the Justice Program of the European Union (2014-2020). The content reflects the point of view of France Victimes and the European Commission cannot be held responsible for any use of the information available on this site."