PACT’s Educational and Support Resources for Adults

1. A guide to navigating the Queensland court system as an adult victim or witness

Adult court book

2. How to choose (and be) a support person for victims of crime

Choosing a support person

3. PACT’s Guide to completing a Financial Assistance Application (FAA)

Financial Assistance Application Guide

4. PACT’s Guide to Writing Victim Impact Statements (VIS)

Victim Impact Statements Guide

First Nations Child and Carer Resources

1. Big Brave Journey: A guide for First Nations children navigating the Queensland court system as a victim or witness

2. Big Brave Journey: A guide to supporting your First Nations child when giving evidence

PACT’s Educational and Support Resources for children and teens

1) So You Have to Give Evidence

This colourful book is written specifically for child victims and witnesses, explaining the court process in a way they can relate to and understand. Packed with stickers (printed version only) and activities, the book’s aim is to reduce fear and anxiety by helping children understand who they will meet, where they will go and what will happen when they give evidence, as well as PACT’s support role through their justice journey.

2) So Your Child Has to Give Evidence

This comprehensive guide is aimed at parents and carers of children who have to give evidence. With it, we aim to take some of the stress out of giving evidence by helping families understand the court process and PACT’s role in supporting them through it.

3) Pocket Guide: So Your Child Has to Give Evidence

This pocket guide is aimed at parents and carers of children who have to give evidence. With it, we aim to take some of the stress out of giving evidence by helping families get a quick overview of the court process and our role in supporting them through it.

3) So You Have to GIVE EVIDENCE:
A quick guide for teen victims and witnesses

teen guide to giving evidence

4) PACT’s Guide to Counselling Services in Queensland

It’s normal for victims and their families to feel anxious, upset or angry about what’s happened. Don’t suffer through it alone – help is available! If you or your child are dealing with anxiety, stress or trauma, finding a therapist may be one of the strongest and smartest decisions you can make. PACT’s Counselling Guide is intended to be a helpful resource to assist families in finding local services.