25% of crime victims unwilling to report again due to traumatizing justice system, report finds.
A report by Victoria's Victims of Crime Commissioner reveals that the criminal justice system is traumatizing victims, with 25% unwilling to report a crime again. The Silenced and Sidelined report, based on responses from 200 people, highlights that 75% of those who went through the justice process felt excluded, with many feeling traumatized and unwilling to engage with the system again. The report suggests providing legal representation for victims, particularly sexual assault survivors.
March 17, 2024
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