There is general support for the bill among groups that work with sexual assault victims, but we're also fearful that if the bill is passed it will be seen like a panacea to confronting the systemic barriers that exist for victims and survivors when accessing the criminal justice system.
Also, we're fearful that it will just be an initiative that will be imposed on newly appointed judges. I think it's important that all judges be pushed to have this training. I think it's very important that we address the fact that it's not only the judges who need to be trained but police officers, even people who offer services, health services. I think we shouldn't concentrate all our efforts only on judges. That's really important for people who work on—