Supporting Victims - Couverture souple

Hollins, Sheila; Stone, Kathryn; Sinason, Valerie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1904671527 ISBN 13 : 9781904671527

Editeur : Books Beyond Words, 2007

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Polly is the victim of an assault. The man she accused is arrested, and she is asked to be a witness at his trial. Polly has learning disabilities.
Supporting Victims shows how the police help her to choose the special measures she needs to give her best evidence in court. All the special measures which are now available to vulnerable people are explained in this book. For Polly, as with many people, the most important thing is that she has a voice and is believed and listened to. Having a policeman, an intermediary, Victim Support and a judge all listen to you shows how powerful your voice can be. Extra features in text at the back:
..Suggested storyline. ..Explanations of special measures to assist the witness and make them feel more comfortable and help them to give evidence. ..Description of the Crown Court officials. ..Short Glossary of terms. ..Relevant organizations and literature for further help. ..Guidance on using the book.
The special measures covered in the book are:
..Use of an intermediary ..Live television links ..Video-recorded interviews ..Judge and lawyers removing their wigs and gowns >Having a screen around the witness box.

Revue de presse

'The rather complex judicial system is well explained by using suitable pictures that someone with learning disabilities would probably find attractive' --Learning Disability Practice

'This House recognises that vulnerable witnesses and victims of crime find giving evidence to the police and in court difficult and stressful; ...welcomes the publication of Supporting Victims...commends this book for providing a means to support people with learning disabilities, children and other vulnerable victims who have difficulty understanding written words; recognises the good work of the Books Beyond Words series, of which this book is a part, in addressing difficult events in a manner that people with learning and communication difficulties can more easily understand' --From the Parliamentary Early Day Motion Support for Witnesses and Victims in Court

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Books Beyond Words
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1904671527
• ISBN 13: 9781904671527
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Brighton Catherine
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible