The cash from the Big Lottery Fund will be used over three years to fund community-based projects run by the charity, which has campaigned to raise awareness of the needs of young crime victims.
Peter Dunn, Victim Support's head of research and development, said: "This money will give a tremendous boost for our services and the people who use them, many of whom are vulnerable and in real need of support.
"For too long the focus on young people and crime has been on young people as offenders. But research shows they're as likely as adults to become victims of crime.
"We want children and young people to get effective support and practical help."
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