The Ripple Effect

a victim awareness toolkit

In December 2009, South West Scotland Community Justice Authority (SWSCJA) hosted a multi-agency victim awareness training day at HMP Kilmarnock, for a group of Serco prison officers, criminal justice social workers and Victim Support staff.

Following very positive feedback from this event, the CJA’s Victim Strategy Group agreed to develop a victim awareness toolkit for use by others, based on the presentations and workshop activities involved. In early 2011, a film was commissioned by the CJA to form a core part of the toolkit. The toolkit and the film were named ‘The Ripple Effect’, reflecting the ongoing and far-reaching impact of many crimes on those involved.