Corporate affairs
The policy and research team aim to ensure that victims and witnesses are well represented at all levels of decision-making in central and local government.
We know that victims and witnesses are a crucial and often overlooked contributor to the success of our justice system. They deserve to be supported by both the criminal justice system and the community as a whole.
Through our work, which includes informed research and positive campaigning, we will empower victims and witnesses with a strong voice so that together we can bring about positive change to the criminal justice system, including Victim Support’s own services.
Our blog
A progressive plan for justice?
Victims are sidelined in the criminal justice system. This is perhaps the most unfortunate failing of our justice system – and yet the easiest to fix.
Special treatment?
Dan's story highlights the way in which many people with mental health problems have issues dealing with the criminal justice system.