Thank you, Chair.
Thank you to all of our witnesses for this testimony.
Unfortunately, Dr. Buffalo is no longer here, but I want to go back to something she said that really piqued my interest.
She mentioned having a lawyer, paid for by the state, in court for the victim. We know that we have court support services for victims, but we heard at this committee that they don't always offer the type of support that victims need. If we had a lawyer paid for by the state, who is there to argue for the victim and the safety of the victim, do we think that would make a big difference?
I will start with you, Ms. Young.