Conference 2010Secondary Victims of Violent Crime Has placing victims at the heart of the criminal justice system created a better
understanding of and service delivery to victims of violent crime? DATE: 23rd February 2010
TIME: 9.30am – 4.45pm (Reg from 8.45)
VENUE: Congress Hall, London, WC1B 3LS “Putting the needs of victims and the witnesses of crime at the heart of the criminal justice system is essential in order that people’s confidence is maintained and everyone is reassured that justice is on the side of the law-abiding majority. This bill will make a significant contribution to our reform of the criminal justice system.” Rt. Hon. Jack Straw 14th January 2009 “I believe that putting the needs of victims and witnesses of crime at the heart of the criminal justice system is essential...” Rt. Hon. Alan Johnson 20th January 2009 Confirmed Speakers
- Rt. Hon David Hanson MP- Minister of State responsible for crime and policing
- Kathleen O’Hara-Psychologist, Victim Advocate USA
- Eve Henderson, SAMM Abroad
- David Burrowes MP, Shadow Minister for Justice
- Lissa Matthews, Victims Champion Office
- Owen Sharp, Executive Director of Operations & Deputy Chief Executive - Victim Support
- Cathy Owen, Family Liaison Advisor, Family Liaison Advisory Team, Homicida and Serious Crime Command
- Chief Superindendent John Carnochan - Strathclyde Police Violence Reduction Unit
- Katrina Glennie, Acting Senior Probation Officer Victim Liaison Service National Probation Service
Examining how victims have been placed at the centre of the criminal justice system and how this is being recognised at grass roots level. This conference is a must for anyone who works within the criminal justice system, and those come into contact with secondary victims of violent crime, in their role. Please see the overview. To download the booking form please click here. |
