How It Works
How Justice Draft works
A calm, guided process that helps you put your experience into words. At your own pace, in your own time.
Step by Step
Justice Draft guides you through your statement in stages. You can stop at any point and return later. Your progress is always saved.
Your details
We start with a few simple details for your document — your name, the date, and a matter reference number (if you have one). Everything is optional.
A moment to prepare
Before we begin the questions, we share a short message about what to expect and remind you that there are no right or wrong answers. You can skip any question at any time.
Ten guided questions
We ask you ten questions, one at a time, about how the crime has affected you. Each question focuses on a different area of your life: how you felt, how your health has been affected, your relationships, your finances, and who you were before this happened. You don't need to answer every question. You don't need to write in perfect sentences. Just write what is true for you.
Your statement arrives by email
When you complete the form, your answers are compiled and emailed to the address you provided. You can share it with your lawyer or support worker, or submit it directly to the compensation assessor or court.
What we ask you about
The ten questions are designed to help you describe the full impact of what happened, across every part of your life. Courts take this into account when sentencing, and compensation assessors consider it when assessing a claim.
A few things you
might be wondering
You can skip any question at any time. Your statement will be sent with however much or little you've written. There is no pressure to answer everything.
Entering your email at the start is what lets us save your progress. You'll receive a private link you can use to return from any device, any time you like.
No. Justice Draft is a guided writing tool that helps you find the words for your experience. It is not a legal service and does not provide legal advice. If you have legal questions about your specific matter, please speak with a lawyer or community legal centre.
