Victim Care Cadre Programme (VCCP)

Victim Care Officers (VCOs) partner with the Police to strengthen psychological care and support for victims of all crime types throughout the investigation and criminal justice process. They are trained to provide a listening ear and to look out for these victims, who may be struggling to cope in the aftermath of trauma.

As a Victim Care Officer (VCO), you will provide emotional support and psychological first aid to victims, to help them in their journey of recovery throughout the criminal justice process.

VCOs need to possess (or to be studying for) a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or related disciplines.

You will undergo a 4-stage recruitment process consisting of a Psychometric Test, a Panel Interview, and a Training and Selection course, as well as screening before being appointed for a 2-year minimum period.

Commitment	Duty Timings
Appointed for a 2-year period	Depending on clients' needs and your (VCOs') availability
Volunteer with	Skills and Interest
Singapore Police Force	Psychological First Aid and Crisis Intervention Skills

Commitment

Duty Timings

Appointed for a 2-year period

Depending on clients' needs and your (VCOs') availability

Volunteer with

Skills and Interest

Singapore Police Force

Psychological First Aid and Crisis Intervention Skills

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What You'll Do

You will be activated to support victims who are going through the criminal justice process at various Police Divisions or Courts. You may be called to assist at any time, depending on a victim's needs.

Training and Selection

You will need to go through an intensive recruitment and training process. It includes:

Psychometric tests and interviews
Training in topics such as Psychological First Aid, stabilisation techniques and Crisis Intervention Skills.

Benefits and Recognition

As a Home Team volunteer, you will be developed and supervised, while working in partnership with the VCO community and police psychologists in providing care for victims. Our philosophy of involvement includes giving you the necessary orientation, ample opportunities for personal development, as well as awards and recognition for your service.

Joining CDAU has allowed me to equip myself with specialized knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to contribute back to my community.

SGT 2 (V) John Joel Seow

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I take pride in working with the regular officers, PNSFs, PNSmen and civilian staff to maintain law and order, and to keep Singapore safe. I also enjoy interacting with members of the public during our patrols and roadshows. I feel I am part of a larger family and this keeps inspiring me to do my best.

ASP (V) Seah Ching San, Paul

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