Promoting the rights of victims and witnesses
We respond to government and other organisations' consultation documents and draft legislation
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For over 35 years Victim Support has led the way in setting standards for the treatment of victims and witnesses as well as not only campaigning, but achieving greater rights and recognition for them.
We work closely with professionals in the criminal justice system and beyond, including a wide range of government departments, statutory organisations and other charities. We use our professional contacts to represent the interests of victims and witnesses and to influence national policy for the better.
We use every way possible to promote victims' interests. For example, we:
- play an active role in victim-related committees with government and other agencies
- give evidence to official enquiries
- respond to government and other organisations' consultation documents and draft legislation
- commission and conduct research and write reports
- organise and contribute to conferences and training programmes
- work with the media.
There's lots more information on this site about our achievements and our policies and campaigns.