Victims’ Needs Assessment in Thames Valley

A wide range of agencies are involved in delivering victim services, in both the public and voluntary sectors, seeking to meet the diverse needs of victims including for those most vulnerable and/or for those who experience the more serious offences. The effects of victimisation are now well documented and can include substantial psychological and physical effects with knock on consequences […]

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Raising Awareness of Restorative Justice Schemes

This week, the Ministry of Justice’s Restorative Justice campaign commences with the intention of increasing awareness of restorative justice schemes. Restorative Justice schemes bring together victims and offenders to benefit both parties, and the aim is to educate both victims and offenders on what is involved before they participate. For the Restorative Justice Week, the idea of empowering victims is […]

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