Inadequate support for victims of domestic abuse
Victims of domestic violence suffer on average for nearly three years before getting the help they need, according to new charity research. A study by domestic abuse charity SafeLives –
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Tag: Victim Support
Charity launch helpline for victims of revenge porn
A helpline was launched today for victims of revenge porn. The specialist service, run by the South West Grid for Learning charity, aims to offer support to victims of revenge
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Commissioner shocked at lack of compassion for crime victims
Victims’ commissioner Baroness Newlove, whose husband Garry was killed by a gang vandalising his car, has hit out at police, prosecutors and courts for failing to show compassion when dealing
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Research highlights extreme vulnerability of victims of CSE
New research published by Cafcass explores the pre-existing vulnerabilities of victims of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and the implications for social work practitioners. The research, produced by Cafcass, illustrates that
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Victims of sexual abuse let down by poor crime-recording
More than a quarter of sex offences – including rape – are not recorded as crimes because of “unacceptable failings” by police, a highly critical new report has found. Under-recording
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Justice system to examine treatment of victims of crime
Criminal justice agencies, including the courts and police, are to be subjected to in-depth reviews to find out how they treat victims, it has been announced. The reviews have been
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New Northern Ireland Unit to support victims of crime
A single point of contact for victims of crime in Northern Ireland has been launched. The Victim and Witness Care Unit (VWCU) will help 160,000 people a year using 57
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Vulnerable victims evidence pilot scheme to start
A pilot scheme which allows victims and witnesses to give evidence ahead of criminal trials starts tomorrow. The most vulnerable people involved in the courts process will be able to
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NI Victims’ Commissioner to leave after just 18 months
The Northen Ireland Victims’ Commissioner is to leave her post for a new role in England – a decision she has described as the most difficult of her career. The
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Campaigners seek law change over psychological abuse
Campaigners have called for types of psychological abuse to be made a crime in a bid to save more victims of domestic violence. Three groups have urged the Government to
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