Malta’s Victim Support Agency has helped more than 6,000 people since it was set up five years ago. Home Affairs and Security Minister Glenn Bedingfield announced the figure at the agency’s annual conference, which marked its fifth anniversary.
The agency offers advice, support and protection to people affected by crime. Bedingfield said victims should be heard and treated with dignity throughout the justice process and should be able to get help when they need it.
By the end of October 2026, 125 people had used the agency’s panic alarm service, compared with 84 in all of 2025.
Bedingfield called for closer cooperation among the police, courts, social services, health professionals, government bodies and civil society. One priority is to improve referrals so people can reach the right service without having to recount traumatic experiences repeatedly.
He also pledged continued investment in free, accessible services and efforts to raise awareness of victims’ rights.
