JSB173 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Victim Support, Adversarial Process
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Hidden roles in the criminal justice system: victims. Challenges of justice: complainant = witness, disempowered and lacking autonomy, few cases result in court appearance. Victim"s role: report crime, help police investigate: make statements and identify perpetrator, be prepared to be a witness in court and give evidence at the trial or committal hearing, give evidence, opportunity to complete a victim. Key changes to the victim"s role, rights and treatment in the cjs. Vulnerable witnesses crime victims: helping victims navigate the system, e. g. Victim assist qld: children under 16, people with a disability like to be disadvantaged as a witness, witnesses to organised crime, Probation and parole: pre-recorded evidence, remote witnesses, courtroom screens, support person/animals, closing court, special rules limiting evidence, e. g. 24hr hotline, raise awareness, police training, outreach work, policy initiatives on csa, rape and sexual violence: e. g. Centre against sexual violence (casv: emergency temporary accommodation and other services, emotional and practical support, counselling and advocacy, e. g.
