The stories in this section are brief versions of long, real, and traumatic experiences of people who have been victims of crime. This page is respectfully dedicated to them.

Tracey Gilbert - “A Domestic Homicide”
Victim of stalking and pre-meditated murder by her ex-boyfriend.

Heather Maskey - “A Domestic Homicide”
Victim of a violent murder by her estranged husband.

John’s Story - Who qualifies as a victim?
Heather’s grieving partner; who is and who isn’t considered a victim of crime?

Jane’s Story - The Birth of a Justice Poineer
A case history of a crime that was followed by systemic abuse and how the system can fail domestic violence victims.

Sonya’s Victim Impact Statement
A Victim Impact Statement about a young woman killed as a result of a tragic car accident.

Brett Dawson – The Game of Law
The story of a rape of a 14 year old girl and the subsequent legal response. Written by solicitor and author of Evil Deeds of the Ratbag Profession, Brett Dawson.

Ben’s Story- A Victim of Bullying
The story of 14 year old boy bullied at school.

The Sins of a Father
Family violence and the failure of the court system to protect the children.

Dean’s Story
The story of a young man killed by a driver under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Bernadette’s Story
Victim of a violent murder-suicide by her husband.

Meg’s Victim Impact Statement
A Victim Impact Statement about a motor vehicle accident and the tragic death of an unborn baby.

Michelle’s Story
A victim of domestic violence and harassment faced with the rights of the accused versus the rights of the victim in Court.

My Life
A victim of child sexual abuse and system abuse.

Jenny’s Victim Impact Statement
A Victim Impact Statement about a young woman killed due to a hit and run crime.

Kiara’s Victim Impact Statement
A Victim Impact Statement about a young woman severly injured in a tragic car accident.

Simon’s Victim Impact Statement
A Victim Impact Statement about a young man severly injured in a crime of “glassing”.

A Short Poem
By a survivor of child abuse.

Jen’s Victim Impact Statement
A Victim Impact Statement by the mother of a child victim of sexual crimes.

Pedestrian Killed – John’s family speak out
The story of a young man killed whilst walking on a pedestrian crossing.

Nola’s Story – A Cautionary Tale
A personal reflection of a mixed culture marriage tainted by domestic violence and betrayal.

Jan’s Story – Child Sexual Abuse..when the Mother doesn’t know
A Victim Impact Statement detailing the physical and emotional trauma of a mother who’s daughter was sexually assaulted by her step-father.

Bullying – A Victim’s Story
Elyse Hudson tells her personal story of bullying and her inspiring path to educate her peers and teachers alike of the impacts of bullying and what can be done to help eliminate the problem.

A Survivor of Violence
A beautiful poem expressing the emotions felt by a victim of Domestic Violence

Why not submit YOUR story to vocal at ceo@vocal.org.au for publishing?