Victims and Witnesses

Capita’s 3rd National Victims and Witnesses Conference provides delegates with the latest Governmental policy updates and leading practice in delivering better support services for victims and witnesses.

Putting victims and witnesses at the heart of criminal justice remains the Government’s commitment. The new coalition promises to provide greater protection and support for the victims of crime.

This conference covers key issues including:

• Delivering better victim care to help improve rape conviction rates
• Better protection for vulnerable and intimidated victims
• Discussing the role of the National Victims Service
• Ensuring successful partnership working
• Improving public confidence in the police, prosecution and courts

Attend this timely event to explore how to provide enhanced services and guidance for those at the centre of criminal justice, as without their evidence perpetrators would not be punished.

• Hear the findings of the Stern Review and discuss suggestions for improving the handling of rape allegations
• Learn how to increase the efficiency of the criminal justice system and meet the needs of victims
• Explore ways to enhance support for very young victims and witnesses
• Discover how mistrust and lack of confidence in the courts can be changed
• Analyse the latest methods for protecting vulnerable and intimidated victims
• Understand the importance of good partnership working to deliver better protection and good customer service
• Evaluate ineffective and cracked trials to find out how to increase chances of cases proceeding to the courts