That's a very good question.
Victims still have a tough time. What more could we do? While I can't speak for the entire system, I can speak for the DPCP, the director of criminal and penal prosecutions. We do a lot of work to support survivors. In fact, we have completely changed our approach. We now try to involve the victim in the judicial process. She is still legally a witness, but we want to give her some control over the proceedings. That's why we consult with her and involve her. We also develop a relationship of trust with her that will help her remain engaged throughout the process.
It's hard for me to tell you what more we could do so that victims don't emerge scarred from the legal process, as is sometimes the case. It's hard for me to say what more we could do or what more you could do as legislators.
For us, it's more about looking at things from an operational point of view every day.
