Yes, I would agree that the focus has to be on the victim. The example I used earlier was that the offender has counsel to consider the offender's rights, well-being, and appropriate sentencing. The offender has counsel, but the victim and the victim's family have no counsel. They are seen as observers in the system, and they now need to be considered. They would be part of the system and their healing would have an opportunity to happen. Thank you.
On November 5th, 2013. See this statement in context.