• WHAT IS THE ROLE
    OF THE POLICE
    IN THE PROCESS?

  • I WAS VICTIM OF A CRIME AND SINCE THEN I’M AFRAID: IS THIS NORMAL?

  • WHO CAN I ASK FOR HELP?

  • I FEEL AT RISK: HOW CAN I GET PROTECTION?

  • HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THE TRIAL?

  • I WANT TO REPORT A CRIME: WHAT SHOULD I DO?

ANYONE CAN BE A VICTIM OF CRIME

*Falling victim to a crime is most certainly an unpleasant and at times highly upsetting experience for anybody. The consequences of victimization can be physical, psychological, economic and social; depending on the type of crime. Involvement in criminal proceedings can also lead to stress, anxiety and doubts.

If you have suffered any form of victimization or know someone who has been victim of crime, this website may offer you help and assistance.

Here you can find information on your rights, on how criminal proceedings work and where to find help and support in Greece. We use simple and understandable language to describe complex procedures, with the sole aim of providing comprehensive information on the rights and protection of victims of crime.

Disclaimer:
Some of the information on this website has been intentionally simplified, so that it can be easily understood by the general public. This simplification does not affect the thoroughness and accuracy of the content. Owing to legislative changes and developments, different court practices and the fact that every case is different, it is advised that the information available on this website be complemented by the legal advice that is indispensable for each particular case. The content for this website was compiled by the European Public Law Organisation (EPLO) as part of the INFOVICTIMS project and co-financed by the Justice Program (2014-2020) of the European Commission – Directorate-General for Justice. The content reflects EPLO’s point of view and the European Commission cannot be held liable for any use of the information available on this website.

We hope that you will find this information useful.

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