A not-for-profit with more than 35 years’ experience, PACT is committed to impartially supporting child victims and witnesses who have to give evidence.

Our Vision
Every child is supported through the legal and court system, with the confidence to speak up and feel heard as they give their best evidence.

Our Values
We value children and their right to be heard without fear or compromise. Using compassion, honesty and reassurance we help children to realise their strength to journey through the legal and court system, and the stage beyond.
Our values also encompass:

Our Purpose
To educate, empower and support child witnesses as they prepare to give evidence, and be by their side as they give their best evidence in court.
Respect
We respect children and their right to be heard as individuals.
Empowerment
Our support empowers the child and helps build their strength and resilience, to journey through the legal and court system.
Compassion
The support for the child 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 children and their families with the highest level of professionalism.
Education
We are committed to ensuring every child 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 focused on child protection that advocates for the rights of the child.
