Government reforms set to improve the experience of victims in court

The Government has announced a set of reforms to improve the experience of victims in court. These include: a new nationwide Victims’ Information Service to ensure better information and support; and specialist training for lawyers before taking part in sexual abuse or rape trials.
Source: Children & Young People Now 15 September 2014
Further information:
Ministry of Justice press release

“My confidence in making referrals has definitely increased and I feel I am in a better position to effectively engage with the child protection process.

“This is the best safeguarding training I have experienced.