Youth Justice Victims Register Application Form

The Youth Justice Victims Register can provide eligible victims with information about a young offender who has received a custodial sentence for a criminal act of violence, or offences within the context of family violence. 

The young offender must be serving a sentence in a youth justice custodial centre or on parole. 

The Youth Justice Victims Register cannot provide information about young offenders on remand (in custody awaiting sentencing) or young offenders on bail (in the community awaiting sentencing). 


The Youth Justice Victims Register is not a financial assistance service. 

For financial support applications or enquiries, please contact the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS):

Youth Justice Victims Register Information Guide

Who should complete this form

Please complete this form if you would like to receive information from the Youth Justice Victims Register directly (rather than nominating someone else to receive the information on your behalf).

If you would prefer to complete a printable application form instead, please click on this link for the form.

If you would like to nominate a representative to receive information on your behalf, complete either of the below application forms:

Who can apply to go on the Youth Justice Victims Register

You are eligible for the Youth Justice Victims Register if a criminal act of violence was committed against you on or after 30 September 2026, and you are: 

  • a primary victim who was harmed by the offence 

  • the next of kin or primary carer of a person who died as a result of the offence

  • the primary carer of:

    • a victim who is under 18 years of age

    • a victim who is incapable of managing their own affairs.

You are also eligible if you are a victim with a documented history of family violence committed by the young offender.

If you apply to go on the register as a victim of family violence, the young offender’s sentence in a youth justice custodial centre does not need to be for a criminal act of violence or an offence against you.

What information is required for my application

You will be asked to provide supporting documentation for your application, including:

  • identification document

  • relationship document (if you are applying as next of kin or primary carer)

  • information about the young offender and the offence (e.g. name of the young offender or police incident number).

Primary identification documents

  • Birth certificate 

  • Valid passport 

  • Valid Australian driver licence 

  • Proof of age card (issued by the Australian Government) 

  • Immicard (issued by the Department of Home Affairs) 

  • Valid Australian student card (for applicants under the age of 18 years) 

If a primary identification document is not available, you can provide one Category A document AND one Category B document from the below list:   

Secondary identification documents - Category A 

  • Expired Australian driver licence (up to 3 months expired) 

  • Expired Australian passport (up to 3 months expired) 

  • An overseas passport (if expired by more than two years, it is acceptable if accompanied by a current Australian visa) 

  • Certificate of identity issued by the Passport Office 

  • Valid Victorian marine licence  

Secondary identification documents - Category B 

  • Medicare card 

  • Department of Veterans Affairs card 

  • Pensioner concession card 

  • Current entitlement card issued by the Commonwealth (Centrelink/Health Care card) 

  • Any Australian or overseas credit card or account card from a bank, building society, or credit union 

  • Working with Children check card 

  • Australian Keypass card 

Relationship documents (if you are applying as next of kin or primary carer) 

  • Birth certificate 

  • Death certificate 

  • Guardianship order 

  • Marriage certificate 

  • Power of attorney 

Or: 

  • A witnessed statutory declaration detailing your relationship with the victim, AND one of the following:  

    • Medicare card listing both applicant and primary victim’s names 

    • Health care card listing both names 

    • Official correspondence from the Office of Public Prosecutions or Victoria Police confirming the relationship 

What happens after I complete my application?  

After you submit your application, the Youth Justice Victims Register will contact you in approximately 7 to 14 days once your application has been processed. 

Support and further information

For assistance completing this form, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak with the Youth Justice Victims Register (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday), or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.   

To learn more about the Youth Justice Victims Register, please click on the below link: www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/YJVR

To learn more about available supports including the Victims Assistance Program (VAP), please click on the below link:  

Get help | Victims of Crime Victoria

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Privacy Collection Notice

The Youth Justice Victims Register is operated by the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS).  

DJCS collects and manages your personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic). 

You can contact the Youth Justice Victims Register at: 

Why we collect your information

We collect the personal information you provide in this application because it is required under the Youth Justice Act 2024 to: 

  • assess your eligibility for inclusion on the Youth Justice Victims Register 

  • provide information and notifications to you about the relevant young offender 

  • make sure that disclosure of the young offender’s information is appropriate by considering risk of harm to you and any potential risk of harm to the young offender in all the circumstances.

We may also collect additional information from Victoria Police, the Melbourne Children’s Courts or Melbourne Magistrates' Courts to assess your application.  

Who we share your information with

Offenders are not informed when a person is placed on the Youth Justice Victims Register. 

Your name and personal details will never be disclosed to an offender. 

We may share your information within DJCS where necessary to assess your application and administer victim services. This may include the Victims Register if you provide details of an adult offender in your application. 

We may also share your information, or confirm the information you provide, with: 

  • Victoria Police or other law enforcement agencies as defined in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 

  • Victorian Courts 

  • the Youth Parole Board 

  • Youth Justice 

This is so we can confirm your eligibility to be on the Youth Justice Victims Register, and so that agencies can fulfil their obligations to you as a registered victim or assess matters relating to the relevant young offender.  We may also seek further information about you from Youth Justice so that we can consider if disclosure of discretionary information is appropriate considering any risk of harm to you and the relevant young offender.

We may also share information with the above organisations, or seek further information from those agencies, about any nominee that you seek to appoint.  

What happens if you do not provide the information?

Applying to be included on the Youth Justice Victims Register is voluntary. 

However, if you do not provide the required information or supporting documents: 

  • we may not be able to assess your application, and 

  • you may not be able to be included on the Youth Justice Victims Register. 

Some questions in this form are optional. Choosing “prefer not to respond” to optional questions will not affect your application. 

Please keep your information up to date

It is important that you keep your contact details up to date so we can provide information to you in a timely manner. 

Please contact the Youth Justice Victims Register if your details change. 

If you would like to access our full privacy statement, information about our services or to provide feedback, please visit www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au  

If you require practical or emotional support when completing this application, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and speak with trained Helpline staff or ask to speak with the Youth Justice Victims Register.

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Eligibility Questions

Young offenders are typically aged between 12-18 years. The term 'young offender' can also refer to a young adult up to the age of 24 years, who is serving their sentence in a youth justice custodial centre instead of an adult prison. Young offenders are usually dealt with in the Children’s Court, but may be dealt with in adult Courts. In Victoria, the law says that a child aged under 12 years old cannot be charged with a criminal offence.

Serving a sentence means the young offender has been sentenced by a Court to serve a period of time in custody in a youth justice custodial centre (secure facility for young offenders who have been remanded or sentenced after committing a crime). 

Parole refers to the young offender serving part of their custodial sentence under supervision in the community.

Questions about eligibility

To further discuss your specific circumstances and potential eligibility for the Youth Justice Victims Register, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Youth Justice Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.

For more information about the Youth Justice Victims Register please visit - www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/YJVR

The Youth Justice Victims Register can only provide information about a young offender who is currently serving a sentence in a youth justice custodial centre or is on parole in Victoria. 

You cannot be placed on the Youth Justice Victims Register if: 

  • the young offender has not received a custodial sentence (including if the young offender has been remanded in custody, or released on bail) 

  • the young offender was sentenced to a community-based order 

  • the offender is an adult and is serving a sentence in prison (please contact the Victims Register – Victorian Victims Register | victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au) 

  • the young offender is serving a sentence in another state or territory 

  • the young offender's sentence or parole has finished

  • the young offender was found not guilty because of mental impairment 

  • the young offender was not sentenced because they were under the age of criminal responsibility (12 years old)

Support options for victims of crime 

Please know that there are additional support options available to victims of crime, even if you are not eligible for the Youth Justice Victims Register. For further information please visit - http://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au

It seems like your circumstances might not meet the eligibility criteria for the Youth Justice Victims Register.

The Youth Justice Victims Register can only provide information about a young offender who is currently serving a sentence in a youth justice custodial centre or is on parole in Victoria.

You cannot be placed on the Youth Justice Victims Register if:

  • the young offender has not received a custodial sentence (including if the young offender has been remanded in custody, or released on bail)

  • the young offender was sentenced to a community-based order

  • the offender is an adult and is serving a sentence in prison (please contact the Victims Register – see Victorian Victims Register | victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au)

  • the young offender is serving a sentence in another state or territory

  • the young offender's sentence or parole has finished

  • the young offender was found not guilty because of mental impairment

  • the young offender was not sentenced because they were under the age of criminal responsibility (12 years old)

Questions about eligibility

To further discuss your specific circumstances and potential eligibility for the Youth Justice Victims Register, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Youth Justice Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.

For more information about the Youth Justice Victims Register please visit -www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/YJVR

Support options for victims of crime

Please know that there are additional support options available to victims of crime, even if you are not eligible for the Youth Justice Victims Register. For further information please visit - http://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au

If you selected ‘Yes’ to this question ‘Is there a documented history of family violence committed against you by the young offender?’, please select ‘Category D’ for the next question.

Family violence is a pattern of behaviour where one person tries to control or scare another person. It is a form of abuse that can happen in many different types of relationships. Family violence can be physical violence, but it can also be other behaviours. For more information, follow this link: Family violence | victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au

Examples of a documented history of family violence include: an intervention order (current or expired), police report, or evidence of reporting the family violence to a relevant professional.

If you apply to go on the register as a victim of family violence, the young offender’s sentence in a youth justice custodial centre does not need to be for a criminal act of violence and does not need to be for an offence against you.

Questions about eligibility

To further discuss your specific circumstances and potential eligibility for the Youth Justice Victims Register, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Youth Justice Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.

For more information about the Youth Justice Victims Register please visit - www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/YJVR

The Youth Justice Victims Register can only provide information about a young offender who is currently serving a sentence in a youth justice custodial centre or is on parole in Victoria. 

You cannot be placed on the Youth Justice Victims Register if: 

  • the young offender has not received a custodial sentence (including if the young offender has been remanded in custody, or released on bail) 

  • the young offender was sentenced to a community-based order 

  • the offender is an adult and is serving a sentence in prison (please contact the Victims Register – Victorian Victims Register | victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au) 

  • the young offender is serving a sentence in another state or territory 

  • the young offender's sentence or parole has finished

  • the young offender was found not guilty because of mental impairment 

  • the young offender was not sentenced because they were under the age of criminal responsibility (12 years old)

Support options for victims of crime 

Please know that there are additional support options available to victims of crime, even if you are not eligible for the Youth Justice Victims Register. For further information please visit - http://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au

A criminal act of violence includes assault, armed robbery, home invasion, carjacking, stalking, kidnapping, family violence, threats to kill, sexual offences, culpable driving, manslaughter and murder (this is not an exhaustive list).

It seems like your circumstances might not meet the eligibility criteria for the Youth Justice Victims Register.

The Youth Justice Victims Register can only provide information about a young offender who is currently serving a sentence in a youth justice custodial centre or is on parole in Victoria, where the criminal act of violence was committed on or after 30 September 2026.

You cannot be placed on the Youth Justice Victims Register if:

  • the young offender has not received a custodial sentence (including if the young offender has been remanded in custody, or released on bail)

  • the young offender was sentenced to a community-based order

  • the young offender has received a custodial sentence for non-violent offending (such as property offences), unless you are applying as a victim of family violence

  • the offender is an adult and is serving a sentence in prison (please contact the Victims Register – see Victorian Victims Register | victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au)

  • the young offender is serving a sentence in another state or territory

  • the young offender's sentence or parole has finished

  • the young offender was found not guilty because of mental impairment

  • the young offender was not sentenced because they were under the age of criminal responsibility (12 years old)

Questions about eligibility

To further discuss your specific circumstances and potential eligibility for the Youth Justice Victims Register, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Youth Justice Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.

For more information about the Youth Justice Victims Register please visit - www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/YJVR

Support options for victims of crime

Please know that there are additional support options available to victims of crime, even if you are not eligible for the Youth Justice Victims Register. For further information please visit - http://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au

Category A applies if you are the victim of the crime that the young person received a custodial sentence for. 

For Category B, next of kin refers to the person’s closest living relatives by blood, marriage or de facto relationship. Next of kin usually includes spouses, children, parents, siblings and close family members. 

For Category C, a primary carer is someone who has primary day to day responsibility for the person’s care and support.

The Youth Justice Victims Register can only provide information to applicants whose situation fits one of the above eligibility criteria.

You cannot be placed on the Youth Justice Victims Register if:

  • you are a family member, other than next of kin or primary carer

  • you are connected to the offence in another way not listed above

Questions about eligibility

To further discuss your specific circumstances and potential eligibility for the Youth Justice Victims Register, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Youth Justice Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.

For more information about the Youth Justice Victims Register please visit - www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/YJVR

Support options for victims of crime

Please know that there are additional support options available to victims of crime, even if you are not eligible for the Youth Justice Victims Register. For further information please visit - http://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au.

Next of kin refers to the person’s closest living relatives by blood, marriage or de facto relationship. Next of kin may include spouses, children, parents, siblings and close family members.

A primary carer is someone who has primary day to day responsibility for the person’s care and support. 

Please note that if you are applying as next of kin or a primary carer, you will need to provide documentation to demonstrate your relationship to the victim. This is to ensure that private and confidential information relating to the victim is only shared with their next of kin or primary carer.

A primary carer is someone who has primary day to day responsibility for the person’s care and support. 

Incapable of managing their own affairs, means, for example if the person has a disability or impairment that affects their decision making.

Please note that if you are applying as next of kin or a primary carer, you will need to provide documentation to demonstrate your relationship to the victim. This is to ensure that private and confidential information relating to the victim is only shared with their next of kin or primary carer.

Primary Victim Details

Please provide information about the primary victim who was harmed by the offence:

If you require practical or emotional support when completing this application, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and speak with trained Helpline staff or ask to speak with the Victims Register.

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Applicant Details

The Youth Justice Victims Register is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and accessible service. 

Some of the questions below are optional and are asked to assist in providing the best service to our clients. If you would prefer not to disclose certain information please choose 'Prefer Not to Say'. 

We ask all applicants about their gender identity as this helps us address you in ways that are affirming and appropriate, and it allows us to tailor our support to your needs.
We ask for your pronouns to ensure we address you respectfully and in alignment with your identity. Using the correct pronouns is an important part of creating an inclusive environment for everyone and helps us connect you with the most appropriate support.
We ask about your sexual orientation to ensure we offer support that is sensitive to your identity and experiences. Understanding this aspect of who you are helps us tailor our services and improve how we support you.
We ask about your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity to help create a safe environment and align with any specific needs or traditions that you may have. This can include linking you with additional resources or services within your community.
To ensure we can create an inclusive and barrier-free experience we ask clients if they are living with a disability. This information helps us make any necessary adjustments, including tailored communication.
Information about your mental health helps us foster an environment that is compassionate, non-judgemental, and responsive to your individual support needs.
If you have selected 'Yes' to living with a disability or mental illness, please provide further information you would like the Youth Justice Victims Register to be aware of.
If you do not have a mobile, this should be your primary contact number
Please note: when you submit your application an auto-reply email will be sent to this email address
Please select one. Note that you can change your preferred contact method at any time during your registration, by contacting the Youth Justice Victims Register.
Select all that apply.
If your preferred contact method is a postal letter, and your postal address is different to your residential address, please also add your postal address.
If your preferred contact method is a postal letter, and your postal address is different to your residential address, please click 'yes' and provide details below.

If you require practical or emotional support when completing this application, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and speak with trained Helpline staff or ask to speak with the Youth Justice Victims Register.

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Young Offender Details

Please know that the Youth Justice Victims Register cannot provide information about young offenders who are on remand in custody or released on bail awaiting sentencing. The young offender must have been found guilty or pleaded guilty and been sentenced to a period of custody.

At the time of your application, the young offender must be either in a youth justice custodial centre or on parole.

Please provide as much information as you can to help us identify the young offender and the offence. If you do not know the young offender's name, please write 'unknown' and provide as much other information as you can so that we can identify which young offender you are applying to be on the register for. 

Please know that the Youth Justice Victims Register cannot provide information about young offenders who are on remand in custody or released on bail awaiting sentencing. The young offender must have been found guilty or pleaded guilty and been sentenced to a period of custody.

At the time of your application, the young offender must be either in a youth justice custodial centre or on parole.

Please provide as much information as you can to help us identify the young offender. If you do not know the young offender's name, please write 'unknown' and provide as much other information as you can so that we can identify which young offender you are applying to be on the register for. 

Young Offender 1 Details

If you do not know the young offender's name, please write 'unknown' and provide as much other information as you can.
Optional
Estimated age range if date of birth is unknown.
For example ex-partner, parent or sibling.
Where possible, please provide the offence/s for which the young offender was sentenced. If unsure, please write 'unknown'.

Click 'Add item' to add another offence related to this young offender.

If you no longer need an added offence, click the 'X' next to that offence to remove it. 

Date that the young offender received the custodial sentence.
The name of the Court that sentenced the young offender, for example Melbourne Children’s Court.
The Victoria Police officer who lead the investigation.
The station that the investigating police officer works from.
The incident number is the number police use to keep track of your case. You can find this on your Notice to Victim form, or by contacting the police officer who investigated your matter.

Young Offender 2 Details

If you do not know the young offender's name, please write 'unknown' and provide as much other information as you can.
Optional
Estimated age range if date of birth is unknown.
For example ex-partner, parent or sibling.
Where possible, please provide the offence/s for which the young offender was sentenced. If unsure, please write 'unknown'.

Click 'Add item' to add another offence related to this young offender.

If you no longer need an added offence, click the 'X' next to that offence to remove it. 

Please note you only need to complete the date of sentence, name of Court, police informant, police station and incident number if any of these details are different to the previous offender/s.

Date that the young offender received the custodial sentence.
The name of the Court that sentenced the young offender, for example Melbourne Children’s Court.
The Victoria Police officer who lead the investigation.
The station that the investigating police officer works from.
The incident number is the number police use to keep track of your case. You can find this on your Notice to Victim form, or by contacting the police officer who investigated your matter.

Young Offender 3 Details

If you do not know the young offender's name, please write 'unknown' and provide as much other information as you can.
Optional
Estimated age range if date of birth is unknown.
For example ex-partner, parent or sibling.
Where possible, please provide the offence/s for which the young offender was sentenced. If unsure, please write 'unknown'.

Click 'Add item' to add another offence related to this young offender.

If you no longer need an added offence, click the 'X' next to that offence to remove it. 

Please note you only need to complete the date of sentence, name of Court, police informant, police station and incident number if any of these details are different to the previous offender/s.

Date that the young offender received the custodial sentence.
The name of the Court that sentenced the young offender, for example Melbourne Children’s Court.
The Victoria Police officer who lead the investigation.
The station that the investigating police officer works from.
The incident number is the number police use to keep track of your case. You can find this on your Notice to Victim form, or by contacting the police officer who investigated your matter.

Young Offender 4 Details

If you do not know the young offender's name, please write 'unknown' and provide as much other information as you can.
Optional
Estimated age range if date of birth is unknown.
For example ex-partner, parent or sibling.
Where possible, please provide the offence/s for which the young offender was sentenced. If unsure, please write 'unknown'.

Click 'Add item' to add another offence related to this young offender.

If you no longer need an added offence, click the 'X' next to that offence to remove it. 

Please note you only need to complete the date of sentence, name of Court, police informant, police station and incident number if any of these details are different to the previous offender/s.

Date that the young offender received the custodial sentence.
The name of the Court that sentenced the young offender, for example Melbourne Children’s Court.
The Victoria Police officer who lead the investigation.
The station that the investigating police officer works from.
The incident number is the number police use to keep track of your case. You can find this on your Notice to Victim form, or by contacting the police officer who investigated your matter.

Young Offender 5 Details

If you do not know the young offender's name, please write 'unknown' and provide as much other information as you can.
Optional
Estimated age range if date of birth is unknown.
For example ex-partner, parent or sibling.
Where possible, please provide the offence/s for which the young offender was sentenced. If unsure, please write 'unknown'.

Click 'Add item' to add another offence related to this young offender.

If you no longer need an added offence, click the 'X' next to that offence to remove it. 

Please note you only need to complete the date of sentence, name of Court, police informant, police station and incident number if any of these details are different to the previous offender/s.

Date that the young offender received the custodial sentence.
The name of the Court that sentenced the young offender, for example Melbourne Children’s Court.
The Victoria Police officer who lead the investigation.
The station that the investigating police officer works from.
The incident number is the number police use to keep track of your case. You can find this on your Notice to Victim form, or by contacting the police officer who investigated your matter.

If you require practical or emotional support when completing this application, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and speak with trained Helpline staff or ask to speak with the Victims Register.

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Areas of Concern (Optional)

Nominate Areas of Concern (Optional)

When making certain decisions, relevant agencies* may request victim geographical information from the Youth Justice Victims Register. This information ensures the victim is considered during the process and helps inform risk assessments. 

For example, areas of concern may be considered when a young offender is being assessed for a temporary leave permit or parole.

*Relevant agencies include Youth Justice Custodial Services, the Youth Parole Board, or a law enforcement agency. 

To nominate areas of concern (in addition to your residential address) please complete the section below.

At no time during this process will your name or address be shared.

Click 'Add item' to add another Area of Concern.

If you no longer need an added Area of Concern, click the 'X' next to that Area of Concern to remove it. 

Questions? 

If you have any questions please do not hesistate to call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Youth Justice Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au

If you require practical or emotional support when completing this application, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and speak with trained Helpline staff or ask to speak with the Youth Justice Victims Register.

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Consent to be Contacted by the Victims Register

The Youth Justice Victims Register is only for victims of young offenders who are serving a sentence in a youth justice custodial centre or on parole. The adult Victims Register is available for victims of adult offenders who are serving a prison sentence or on parole.

If the young offender is in an adult prison or transferred to an adult prison and you tick yes, the adult Victims Register will contact you to discuss registering on the adult Victims Register so that you continue to receive updates.


If you require practical or emotional support when completing this application, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and speak with trained Helpline staff or ask to speak with the Youth Justice Victims Register.

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Identification Documents

All applicants must provide a valid form of identification. 

Primary identification documents

  • Birth certificate

  • Valid passport

  • Valid Australian driver licence

  • Proof of age card (issued by the Australian Government)

  • Immicard (issued by the Department of Home Affairs)

  • Valid Australian student card (for applicants under the age of 18 years)

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Please know that we cannot currently accept digital driver licences. Accepted documents include birth certificate, Australian driver licence, passport or proof of age card (file types: gif, jpeg, jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx).

If a primary identification document is not available, you can provide one Category A document AND one Category B document.

Secondary identification documents - Category A

  • Expired Australian driver licence (up to 3 months expired)

  • Expired Australian passport (up to 3 months expired)

  • An overseas passport (if expired by more than two years, it is acceptable if accompanied by a current Australian visa)

  • Certificate of identity issued by the Passport Office

  • Valid Victorian marine licence 

Secondary identification documents - Category B

  • Medicare card

  • Department of Veterans Affairs card

  • Pensioner concession card

  • Current entitlement card issued by the Commonwealth (Centrelink/Health Care card)

  • Any Australian or overseas credit card or account card from a bank, building society, or credit union

  • Working with Children check card

  • Australian Keypass card

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Can't provide identification? 

The Youth Justice Victims Register requires identification documents to establish your eligibility and progress your application. 

For support providing identification or a relationship document, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Youth Justice Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.

Category B - Relationship documents

If you are applying under Category B (Next of kin)

Please include one document that demonstrates your relationship to the victim, for example:

  • birth certificate

  • death certificate

  • guardianship order

  • marriage certificate

  • power of attorney

This document helps ensure that private and confidential information about the crime the victim experienced is only shared with their next of kin.

If one of the above documents is not available, you can provide:

  • A witnessed statutory declaration detailing your relationship with the victim, AND one of the following:

    • Medicare card listing both applicant and primary victim’s names

    • Health care card listing both names

    • Official correspondence from the Office of Public Prosecutions or Victoria Police confirming the relationship

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Can't provide a relationship document? 

For support providing a relationship document, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.

Category C - Relationship Documents

If you are applying under Category C (Primary carer)

Please include one document that demonstrates your relationship to the victim, for example:

  • birth certificate

  • death certificate

  • guardianship order

  • marriage certificate

  • power of attorney

This document helps ensure that private and confidential information about the crime the victim experienced is only shared with their primary carer.

If one of the above documents is not available, you can provide:

  • A witnessed statutory declaration detailing your relationship with the victim, AND one of the following:

    • Medicare card listing both applicant and primary victim’s names

    • Health care card listing both names

    • Official correspondence from the Office of Public Prosecutions or Victoria Police confirming the relationship

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For example: birth certificate, death certificate, guardianship order, marriage certificate, power of attorney. Accepted file types include gif, jpeg, jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx.

Can't provide a relationship document? 

For support providing a relationship document, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and ask to speak to the Victims Register, or email yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au.

Category D - Supporting Documents

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If you are applying under Category D, please include documentation related to the history of family violence, such as a family violence intervention order. If you provide an expired family violence intervention order, the Youth Justice Victims Register may contact you for further information.

If you are not able to provide a copy of the intervention order, please provide as much information as possible about the intervention order in the fields below.

The Youth Justice Victims Register may need further information from you that will help to support your application.

After you submit your application, your application will be reviewed and the Youth Justice Victims Register will contact you to discuss alternative documentation that you may be able to provide.

The Youth Justice Victims Register may contact you if further information is required for your application.

If you require practical or emotional support when completing this application, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and speak with trained Helpline staff or ask to speak with the Victims Register.

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Consent

The Youth Justice Victims Register is operated by the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

I ask to be registered and my details recorded on the Youth Justice Victims Register.

I understand that if I want to be removed from the Youth Justice Victims Register, I must ask in writing (by letter or by emailing yjvictimsregister@justice.vic.gov.au).

1. I certify that:

  • the information I have given is true and correct

  • I have given my personal information voluntarily.

2. I understand for my registration to remain active I must advise the Youth Justice Victims Register if my contact details change.

Any information you receive from the Youth Justice Victims Register must be treated confidentially. This is set out in section 660 and section 661 of the Youth Justice Act 2024.

3. I understand and accept that I must:

  • treat any information that I (or my nominee) receive from the Youth Justice Victims Register in a confidential manner

  • not publish the information or give it to anyone else to be published.

4. I understand and accept that publishing information from the Youth Justice Victims Register or giving it to someone else to publish:

  • may lead to my registration being cancelled

  • may be subject to penalties against me as set out in the Youth Justice Act 2024, section 661.

Information you provide is confidential but may be exchanged between appropriate agencies.

As detailed in the privacy notice at the beginning of this application form, the information can only be exchanged between the Youth Justice Victims Register and appropriate agencies for the specific purpose of the service provided by the Youth Justice Victims Register. This includes to ensure eligibility for inclusion on the Youth Justice Victims Register and suitability of any proposed nominee. How this information may be shared is set out in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Youth Justice Act 2024.

5. I understand and agree that information I provide is confidential and may be shared for the purpose of my safety between:

  • the Department of Justice and Community Safety, including Youth Justice Custodial Services and Youth Parole Board

  • the Children’s Court or the Magistrates' Court (if applying under Category D, for details of any relevant family violence intervention order made under the Family Violence Protection Act 2008)

  • law enforcement agencies (as defined in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014).

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If you require practical or emotional support when completing this application, please call the Victims of Crime Helpline on 1800 819 817 and speak with trained Helpline staff or ask to speak with the Victims Register.

Applicants have the option to 'save and complete later', which will allow you to come back to your application at a later date without losing the information you have already entered. To save your application please click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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We value diversity, inclusion and social justice. We are committed to treating people of all cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, bodily diversities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and religions with dignity and respect.

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