CSNSW Victims Register

For victims and survivors of adult offenders

Are you a victim of an adult offender serving a sentence?

If you are the victim of a crime, the Corrective Services New South Wales (CSNSW) Victims Register can share certain information about the offender/s who are serving a sentence in New South Wales as a result of a criminal act against you. We aim to provide you with a responsive and supportive service to support you during this difficult time. 

For more information, read the CSNSW Victims Register fact sheet (PDF, 780.6 KB)

The CSNSW Victims Register fact sheet is also available in other languages:

• ةيبرعلا (Arabic) (PDF, 270.6 KB)
• 中文简体 (Chinese) (PDF, 315.8 KB)
• हिन्दी (Hindi) (PDF, 288.2 KB)
• Espagñol (Spanish) (PDF, 282.7 KB)
• Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) (PDF, 276.9 KB)

Eligibility

Who is eligible

You can apply to go on the CSNSW Victims Register if: 

• you are a victim of an offence for which the adult offender has been sentenced, or 
• you are a family representative of such a victim of crime – if the victim of crime is deceased, incapacitated or under 18 years of age. 

There are situations in which more than one family representative can be registered. If this could apply to you, please call us to further discuss your matter. 

Who is not eligible

Anyone who was not directly involved in the offence for which the offender is currently sentenced, such as: 

• a witness or bystander uninjured by the offence
  
• a member of the family but not the victim of the offence (other than a family representative)
  
• an unrelated individual interested in following the progress of the offender
• a community representative or group.
  

Crimes relevant to the Register 

Any crime for which an offender has received a custodial sentence.

Why register?

• You receive information on the offender’s sentence and what is likely to happen throughout their time in custody. 
• You will receive information on your rights under the legislation.
• You will receive support to have your say and make submissions, where the legislation allows.
  

• On request, we will provide you with an annual update of the offender’s location in custody and security classification.
  

Victim submissions

For unescorted leave or parole considerations

If an offender is eligible to be considered for unescorted leave or parole, the CSNSW Victims Register will contact registered victims to explain the upcoming process and let them know whether they are able to make a submission. 

The purpose of the submission is for registered victims to express their views and request any conditions that they feel should be imposed on the offender, should leave or parole be granted. 

Placing a submission is optional and victims should not feel obliged to provide a submission. The CSNSW Victims Register can provide assistance with preparing a submission.

If leave or parole is declined, a victim’s submission can be carried forward to the next consideration. Submissions are always held confidential and not released to an offender, unless a victim consents.

For more information about the parole process, please read our information booklets:

• CSNSW Victims Register Parole Information Booklet (PDF, 628.9 KB)
• CSNSW Victims Register Parole Information Booklet – Serious Offenders (PDF, 674.2 KB)

After an application is submitted, the CSNSW Victims Register will always contact you to confirm that your registration has been finalised.

Contact the CSNSW Victims Register

For further information about information on our website or to request information about an offender, please contact the CSNSW Victims Register during business hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Phone 02 8688 0555

Email victims.register@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au

Post Locked Bag 5111

Parramatta NSW 2124  

Other support for victims of crime

Other government support

Victims Services

Provides information to victims of crime about their rights and how to access financial assistance and counselling. 

Visit the Victims Services website (victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au)

Call the Victims Access Line 1800 633 063.

Business hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Specialist Victims Support Service

This service maintains ​the register for victims of forensic patients. 

Find out about the Specialist Victims Register (victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/victims-services/how-can-we-help-you/programs-and-initiatives/specialist-victims-support-service/specialist-victims-register).

Call the Victims Access Line 1800 633 063 then choose option for Specialist Victims Support Services.

Youth Justice Victims Register 

​​​The register is for victims of young offenders.

Find out about the Youth Justice Victims Register (www.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/youth-justice/victims-register).

Call 02 8688 9139.

Community support and advocacy groups

Homicide Victims' Support Group

​​A support group for the families of homicide victims.

Visit the Homicide Victims' Support Group website (www.hvsgnsw.org.au).

Call 8833 8400 or toll free 1800 191 777.

​Enough is Enough Anti Violence Movement

​Provides counselling and delivers community programs.

Visit the Enough is Enough website (www.enoughisenough.org.au).

Call 02 9542 4029.

​​Victims of Crime Assistance League (Hunter) (VOCAL)

​Supports victims of crime in the Hunter region including counselling, court preparation support, and advocacy.

Visit the VOCAL website (www.vocal.org.au).

Call 02 4926 2711.

​Survivors and Mates Support Network (SAMSN)

Provides counselling, group programs and support to male survivors of child sexual assault and their families.

Visit the SAMSN website (www.samsn.org.au).

Call 1800 472 676.