NCJ Number
101200
Journal
Victimology Volume: 10 Issue: 1-4 Dated: (1985) Pages: 679-686
Date Published
1985
Length
8 pages
Annotation
During the past ten years an extensive network of local community programs has developed in the United Kingdom to provide for the needs of the victims of crime.
Abstract
More than 200 Schemes are affiliated to the National Association of Victims Support Schemes which promotes a standard model for local practice based on a philosophy of shared community responsibility for a problem to which we are all equally vulnerable. The schemes have been welcomed enthusiastically by the Home Office, the Police and many voluntary agencies although it is important as knowledge is extended the model is kept under constant review. This paper outlines the basic model and the ideas which underlie the design. (Author abstract)