Service focuses on needs of victims
Service focuses on needs of victims Mon, 24 May 2021 A professional information service to assist victims of serious criminal offences in the Island is raising its profile and setting fresh goals. With a mission to be the ‘voice, eyes and ears’ of victims, dedicated Victim Liaison Officers are linked with victims of serious sexual or violent offences, when the offender is sentenced to a term of 12 months or more. Victims are invited to opt-in to the service via referral, to be kept informed about offenders’ release dates and parole hearings – as well as to learn about the criminal...