Hidden Victims and the Meaning of ‘Victim’

‘Hidden victims’ are people who do not access victim services, even though these services are free and independent of the police. Hidden victims are not included in official crime statistics. From those dealing with homelessness or domestic or sexual violence to those who are very young or elderly, their under-reporting means funding does not get sufficiently allocated to these groups of particularly vulnerable groups. 

At the same time, the term ‘victim’ too often feels disempowering to those affected by crime. How do we better reach those in need of support? And what can we do to empower all victims in today’s justice system? 

To discuss this, Catch22Minutes host Josie Cochrane is joined by Emma Jones, Catch22's Director of Victim Services, and Millie Gant, Juniper Lodge Manager - a sexual assault referral centre based in Leicestershire.

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