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be contacted on 0870 124 0866 Journalists can access stories via the Press Association wire service or online at: Find out about other community stories on: National charity Victim Support this week celebrated its 20th anniversary with a visit from HRH The Princess Royal to a reception to mark the event on Tuesday. The event was to recognise the commitment of Victim Support staff and volunteers and the service they have given over the years to help victims and witnesses in court. Staff and volunteers were joined by four special guests, involved since the beginning – Frank Palmer, Norma Canevali, Maureen Utting and Stephen Okafor. Maureen and Stephen are still helping witnesses today, as witness service managers at Maidstone and Wood Green Crown Courts respectively.
Members of the judiciary and senior criminal justice representatives from across the country also attended, as well as people from the voluntary sector and funders of the charity.