A not-for-profit with more than 35 years’ experience, PACT is committed to impartially supporting children, and victims and witnesses of all ages, who have to give evidence.
Our Vision
Every victim and witness that needs support is assisted through the stressful process of giving evidence, empowered as they navigate the justice journey.
Our Values
We uphold the rights of victims and witnesses to be heard without fear or compromise. With compassion, honesty and reassurance we help them realise their strength to journey through the legal and court system, and the stage beyond.
Our Purpose
To educate, empower and support victims and witnesses as they prepare to give evidence, and be by their side as they give their best evidence in court.
Our values also encompass:
Respect
We respect victims and their right to be heard as individuals.
Empowerment
Our support empowers victims and helps build their strength and resilience, to journey through the legal and court system.
Compassion
Our support for the victim and their family recognises their traumatic experience and offers support that is confidential, impartial and free from judgement.
Integrity
We follow our moral and ethical convictions to provide impartial support so we honour the justice system in which we operate, as we support victims and their families with the highest level of professionalism.
Education
We are committed to ensuring every victim and their family has the knowledge and understanding of the court process so they can give their best evidence.
Community
We strive to build a strong community that advocates for the rights of the victim.