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Date: November 22, 2024 Fri
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Results for victims of crime, services for (northern ireland)
1 results foundAuthor: Northern Ireland. Criminal Justice Inspection Title: The Care and Treatment of Victims and Witnesses in the Criminal Justice System in Northern Ireland Summary: The criminal justice system has a responsibility to ensure victims and witnesses feel safe, are supported and are consequently able to give evidence. Victims and witnesses also have a right to expect a straightforward and co-ordinated service from the criminal justice agencies. They are often the primary or sole witness of an offence, and they merit vigilant attention by all those involved in the criminal justice process. In addition, the needs of families of victims also have to be taken into consideration. Victims of some serious crime, and their families, are often subject to very traumatic events which change the course of their lives forever. It is important that the criminal justice system treats them sensitively and that their needs are taken into consideration in the design and delivery of justice services. Furthermore, the requirements of victims are often complex and need effective integration between not only the justice system, but other Government departments, such as health and the voluntary and community sector (VCS). The aim of this inspection report was to ensure that effective mechanisms were in place to increase the confidence of victims and witnesses so that they would fully participate within the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland. The inspection considered the experiences of victims and witnesses, as well as interagency working and governance arrangements for victims and witnesses services at a strategic level. It is axiomatic that if fitting services are provided by the criminal justice system, together with links to support systems from the voluntary sector, then more people may voluntarily come forward to report crime and give evidence in court. Individuals and their families will also be able to access appropriate services at the right time. This report is the third inspection into the experiences of victims and witnesses conducted by CJI since 2005. In terms of progress, Inspectors can report that of the 37 recommendations made by CJI in its 2005 report only two (5%) remain outstanding in their totality. This is a creditable performance and represents much good work and effort on the part of the criminal justice agencies and others. Details: Belfast: Northern Ireland Criminal Justice Inspection, 2011. 110p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed January 13, 2012 at: http://www.cjini.org/CJNI/files/ba/ba2a6e4b-0e39-4e1f-af17-c6165a7c827f.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.cjini.org/CJNI/files/ba/ba2a6e4b-0e39-4e1f-af17-c6165a7c827f.pdf Shelf Number: 123611 Keywords: Victim ServicesVictims of Crime, Services for (Northern Ireland)Witnesses |