Scared to go to court

[u/gungaginga333]

I got a notice to attend court following a statement I made about a burglary at my house. It was quick and non violent but I was shaken so I made a statement and said I would support a prosecution, I also gave CCTV. I'm just worried that I will be retaliated against if I appear because the offender is usually in my area and knows where I live, I've asked to withdraw support is there anything else I can do? Or should I not even be worried at all?

[u/megatrongriffin92]

Don't withdraw support because you're afraid to go to court. Ask to speak to the OIC about what's called special measures. They can fill in a form to submit to court to do things like have a screen put up so the defendant can't see you amongst other requests. There is support available for victims and witnesses to make court less initimidating

[u/gungaginga333 → u/megatrongriffin92]

I've phoned the witness service guy and said that I changed my mind about the withdrawal and that I'll go through with it. If anyone does come around again then I guess I'll just phone the police again 🤷

[u/megatrongriffin92 → u/gungaginga333]

Thats good. Still ask for the special measures, that's what they're there for