Research with victims of sexual abuse and violence

Overview

As part of its five-year victim and witness strategy, the Department of Justice has undertaken research into the criminal justice experiences of victims of sexual abuse and violence. The research involved 12 interviews, which were then analysed. Having considered the research findings the Department, in conjunction with our criminal justice system and voluntary sector partners has prepared a response paper and action plan setting out the position on the issues raised during the research and the actions to be taken to improve the services provided to victims of sexual abuse and violence.

Initial Research Findings

View the initial findings from the research with victims of sexual abuse and violence

• Initial findings of research with victims of sexual abuse and violence

Outcome of research

• Research into the experiences of victims of sexual abuse/violence: Summary of key findings
• DoJ research response and criminal justice action plan into the criminal justice experiences of victims of sexual abuse violence

Initiatives

• View the strategy for victims and witnesses of crime
• View the victim charter
• View the research in to experience of bereaved families
• View the research into the experience of victims of domestic abuse and violence

Contact

For further information on the work by the DoJ in relation to victims and witnesses of crime please contact:

Victims and Witnesses Branch
Room A4.01
Castle Buildings
Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 SG
Tel (028) 9052 0534