Victims of Crime Commissioner

Official account of the Victorian Victims of Crime Commissioner.

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

I'm pleased victims have been heard & that new laws will restrict parole for Victoria's worst criminals. Victims of crime deserve to feel safe & they shouldn't be traumatised again & again by a system that allows multiple parole applications over a relatively short time.

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

A positive step as Victoria’s included in the federal pilot providing more legal support to victim-survivors of sexual violence. They can endure some of the most traumatic aspects of the trial process & I hope the program becomes permanent, broader & extends to all crime victims.

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

On Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day lets ensure we commit to listen to and hear the voices of children @snaicc #littlevoices #loudfutures #NATSIC23 https://t.co/FrIRYS9bwf

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Now at 12.35pm

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

The spent convictions scheme does not require victims to be asked their view, it should.
I spoke to the @heraldsun about this and will be on @SkyNewsAust at 10.20am https://t.co/BKLSIhhgJC

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Pleased to share my recently released Victims' Charter Guidelines-incorporating valuable consultation with victims of crime and justice/victims’ agencies that will help implement the Victims’ Charter for victims by providing information on good practice.
https://t.co/eGi9W5ujGh

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Aboriginal peoples experience crime disproportionately, but often don’t report because they distrust the justice system. #thevoice is an opportunity for the government to listen and learn about what makes a culturally safe justice experience #NAIDOC2023

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Happy NAIDOC week. Our thanks to the incredible generosity of Elders in sharing their wisdom for the benefit of all our community #NAIDOC2023 #ForOurElders

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

“It would rebalance the scales of justice to ensure the accused couldn’t use dodgy character evidence to bolster their ability to reduce their sentence.” – Fiona McCormack

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

In the Herald Sun today, the Victims of Crime Commissioner Fiona McCormack has renewed her call for more robust checks and balances for character references that are tendered during sentencing.https://t.co/WqcjZLKVgp

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

“It’s not a complicated change and would have no financial cost.”

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

“Independent state-funded legal assistance... could spare victims the unnecessary trauma of navigating the parole process on their own.” – Fiona McCormack

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

The Commissioner welcomed news the Vic Gov will introduce reform to limit multiple parole applications in quick succession, highlighting the need for victims' rights to be more embedded in parole processes, to reduce further harm and trauma to victims
https://t.co/jzirbKKAVX

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

“The introduction of measures to limit multiple parole applications in quick succession is an important step in minimising harm and trauma to victims of crime.” – Fiona McCormack

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Legal Aid for Victims? Why not? Listen my interview with Heidi Murphy where I talk about the importance of supporting Victims and what more could be done. https://t.co/gvBtKbaZ7H

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Victims are gutted by unbalanced focus during sentencing hearings. See the Commissioner’s comments in the Herald Sun today https://t.co/Z7FRBV89AO

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Major justice reform is desperately needed to better protect victims of crime
https://t.co/ZcKgyT22zm

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Child sex abuse is a life sentence for victims- we need to recognise the impact on victims.
Victims of sexual offences have told me of the lifelong impact of the crime on them- an important article worth a look

[Crikey @crikey_news]

Our criminal justice system continues to afford every advantage it can offer to those accused of child sexual assault, writes Michael Bradley @marquelawyers. This response ignores the fully conscious behaviours of child sexual predators.
https://t.co/X5SPVsmoOO

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

Victorians have seen the devastating consequences when bail decisions aren’t made well. See the Commissioner’s Op Ed published Herald Sun 4/2 on bail reform https://t.co/VyxepDdMKE

[Victims of Crime Commissioner @voccvic]

New Bail laws should prioritise community safety and victims’ rights without putting those experiencing social disadvantage and accused of minor crimes in jail. Read the Victims of Crime Commissioner welcoming the Government’s intention to review bail laws https://t.co/oHfag731i0