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Monday January 18, 2021, 10:48 AM
Constable Len Norman says government must not forget about the catastrophic impact crime can have on its victims. Credit: ITV Channel TV
A new body providing emotional and practical help to those impacted by crime in Jersey has been created.
Victims First Jersey will be run by co-ordinators and volunteers and will help victims of crime even where the police have not been involved.
It will be underpinned by a new Victim and Witness Charter which sets out the standards of care people can expect if they are impacted by crime.
The Victim and Witness Charter is a hugely important tool to have in place to best support anyone who unfortunately becomes a victim or witness to crime. As well as outlining the process that islanders will be taken through, the charter also details how any complaints about this process should be dealt with, another key factor in ensuring victims and their wellbeing is prioritised.