Left in the dark – why victims of crime need to be kept informed

This report focuses on one crucial area of information for victims: being kept informed and updated about their case. Published in July 2011.

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Summing up: a strategic audit of the criminal justice system

An overview of the performance of the criminal justice, specifically in relation to victims and witnesses. Published July 2011.

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Victims' justice? What victims and witnesses really want from sentencing

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Hoodie or goodie?

Subtitled, 'The link between violent victimisation and offending in young people: a research report.' A research report commissioned by BMRB Social Research which explores the link between violent victimisation and offending behaviour in young people.

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Crime and prejudice - the support needs of victims of hate crime: a research report

A research report commissioned by Victim Support and funded by Co-operative Insurance focusing on identifying and understanding the support needs of victims of hate crime motivated by race, sexuality and religion. This report is the second phase of a three-phase project.

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In the aftermath: the support needs of people bereaved by homicide

A research report into the needs of people bereaved by homicide which we used as a basis to review our services and learning materials.

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Investigating the practical support needs of burglary victims

A research report which looks at how Victim Support, and the organisations it works alongside, could improve the scope, coverage, effectiveness and quality of practical support for burglary victims in the future.

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Criminal neglect: no justice beyond criminal justice 

A research report on how crime affects victims and our call for a new way of thinking about crime.

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