Yearly Archives: 2020
Victim Support NI statement on Domestic Abuse Bill
Victim Support NI has watched with concern the recent developments relating to the Domestic Abuse & Family Proceedings Bill. We are committed to seeking the best law possible for victims of...
Restorative Justice – In a Nutshell
In a Nutshell: Adult Restorative Justice Strategy What is restorative justice? Restorative justice is an alternative to the usual justice process. While traditional justice involves going to court, trying a...
The Policy Blog: Adult Restorative Justice
Victim Support NI welcomes plans to embed restorative justice practice within the adult criminal justice system. If delivered well, restorative approaches provide an unparalleled opportunity for victims to have their voices...
Victim Support NI respond to the Adult Restorative Justice strategy consultation
Victim Support has responded to the Department of Justice consultation on an Adult Restorative Justice strategy for Northern Ireland. We welcome this development, and believe that restorative options should be available...
Research Opportunity – invitation to bid
Victim Support NI is inviting bids for a research project concentrating on the recovery of victims of crime. The finished piece will help inform and shape our organisational strategy. The research...
Victim Support NI welcomes Criminal Justice Inspection Report
Victim Support NI today welcomes this carefully executed and considered examination into the care and treatment of victims and witnesses in Northern Ireland by the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI)....
Victim Support NI welcomes move to consider Commissioner for all victims of crime
Victim Support NI is delighted that Minister Long has responded positively to calls for a Victims’ Commissioner for Northern Ireland. Victim Support NI has stood with victims of crime for several...
Clarification
Victim Support NI is aware that, following a sentencing hearing at Downpatrick Crown Court last Friday, a number of posts containing some inaccurate and misleading information have appeared on social media...
Victim Support NI delighted by change to Criminal Injury Compensation law
Victim Support NI welcomes the change to compensation legislation announced today which, with immediate effect, removes the ‘same household’ clause. This change addresses a great injustice. For too long, victims of...
Victim Support NI welcomes Domestic Abuse Bill
Following many years of campaigning by charities for better laws to protect domestic abuse victims, the Domestic Abuse Bill got its first reading in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday 31st...