Understanding Grievous Bodily Harm
Grievous bodily harm refers to violent offences that result in serious physical injury, often with lasting impacts. These injuries can be life-changing and may require extended medical treatment, rehabilitation, time away from work, and ongoing adjustments to daily life.
Beyond the physical injury itself, people affected by grievous bodily harm are often faced with complex systems – including police investigations, court processes, insurance matters and financial assistance – at a time when they are already dealing with pain, shock and uncertainty.
How We Can Assist You
After a serious injury, many people are juggling medical treatment, pain, rehabilitation and recovery, often alongside police, insurance and legal processes. It’s common to feel overwhelmed, exhausted or unable to think clearly, and decisions that would normally feel manageable can suddenly feel impossible.
Our first priority is helping you feel safe, supported and more settled. We focus on reducing immediate pressure and helping restore a sense of stability before working through anything else.
Voice for Victims Foundation provides clear guidance and practical assistance during this early period and beyond. This can include helping arrange practical help where it’s needed – such as meals, temporary accommodation, assistance around transport, or other supports that ease day-to-day pressures while you recover.
We can also help you make sense of what lies ahead, including:
If you want us to, we can remain alongside you over time – from the immediate aftermath of the offence through investigations, court processes and sentencing. You remain in control of how involved we are and for how long.
Our Process
Our process is designed to be flexible and responsive, guided by your circumstances and priorities. The steps below outline what you can expect when you contact us.
