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One in three children receive no support or preparation for their court appearances. This statistic must improve if we are to successfully prosecute child abusers. Our seven Young Witness Support projects in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are helping children to come to terms with their experiences and guide them through the daunting task of giving evidence in court.

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Categories

  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Human Rights/Advocacy Human Rights/​Advocacy
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)

    Situation

    By using confidence building exercises and specialist support kits, and offering young witnesses specialist technology, such as a video links to the court room, we can help reduce their stress and enable them to give more accurate evidence.

    Solution

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    Categories

  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Human Rights/Advocacy Human Rights/​Advocacy
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)