Yes. The victim, who has already been harmed, must in addition face her aggressor or the offender. If on top of everything she has to justify to the court her right to obtain that to which she is entitled, I think that is asking a lot. That person did not ask to have this status: she is enduring it. This isn't a situation one prepares for. If it were an automatic process and if that responsibility could be withdrawn from the victim, I think that would be greatly appreciated.
On November 18th, 2014. See this statement in context.