Answer to Question #225378 in Law for Makhosi

Question

In what way can victim of crime be better assisted and empowered in the criminal justice system.

Answer 1

The police will assist in on-site crisis intervention, in referrals for medical or psychological assistance, in explaining police procedures, in providing information about your rights, in referral to non-governmental and community-based organizations (NGOs and CBOs) or community-based victim support services. Victim Empowerment is the process of promoting the resourcefulness of victims of crime and violence by providing opportunities to access services available to them, as well as to use and build their own capacity and support networks and to act on their own choices.