Promoting the 2026 Victims’ Survey
Claire Waxman, Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, is launching the 2026 Victims' Survey and we need your help to make it a success.
This survey is the only one of its kind in England and Wales. It gives victims a direct voice on their experience of the criminal justice system and the Commissioner uses it to drive real change. I hope you'll be able to lend your support.
The survey is open 8 April to 20 May 2026
It is anonymous, takes around 15 minutes, and is open to anyone aged 16+ who has experienced crime since January 2021 - whether or not they reported it to police. TONIC are supporting the Victims’ Commissioner with this project.
We're asking you to help us reach as many victims as possible, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Here's how you can help:
1. Share the survey link
Email the link through your mailing lists and newsletters: https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
2. Post on social media
Ready-made posts & graphics for you to use:
Instagram (version 1)
Instagram (version 2)
X/Facebook (version 1)
X/Facebook (version 2)
Here are some text examples you can use or adapt for social media promotion:
Have you been affected by crime? Share your experience to help shape a better justice system. https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
Your voice matters: Help improve victims experiences by taking this anonymous survey. https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
Have you been through the criminal justice system? Tell us your views and help drive change. https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
The Victims’ Commissioner wants to hear from you: Share your experience of the justice system and help make it better for others. https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
Your experience matters. Help us understand how to improve victims’ experiences in England and Wales. https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
Have you been a victim of crime? Your experience could help shape a better justice system. https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
Make your voice heard: complete this survey to improve the justice system for future victims. https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
15 minutes of your time today could help victims tomorrow. Take our 2026 victims’ survey. https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
3. Share directly with your service users
Download and print the posters:
Encourage staff to discuss it with the people they support. Some people may need support to complete the survey.
Thanks for your help and support
If you have any questions, or require a paper version of the survey or to conduct this by phone, please get in touch with us: engage@tonic.org.uk
Please clearly label your email “2026 Victims’ Survey”.