Sexual violence is a situation where one person has power over someone else, meaning, the victim has lost all control in the situation. In the justice system, the victim has the role of almost a witness-observer, so they continue to be deprived of their power. If they could be more involved in the process, it would help them feel that they were taking some power back, and that could contribute to the healing process.
When the victim is excluded from the plea bargain process, the outcome can come as a nasty surprise. Figuring out ways to involve victims more is a good idea and may help them take back their power.