http://www.crimeandsociety.org.uk/articles/victimisation.html
Rebecca Roberts
"Argues that the criminal justice system is incapable of solving the broader social problems that create crimes and victims. Victims are heralded as valuable players in the arena of criminal justice, with more rights, a greater 'voice', and improved support services. The Government aims to rebalance the criminal justice system in favour of victims and away from offenders. In the face of a perceived crisis in the criminal justice system it is now usual for the Home Office to roll out 'new' victim-centred policies to quell criticism."
