By Imagine a courtroom filled with people awaiting a judge to declare a verdict on a case. The accused not only testifies, but also provides the judge with 100 glowing character references, yet the victim is allowed to provide nothing but their own testimony.
Whose statement will be more impactful?
According to Vandenberg’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Donna Rathbun, the Victims’ Advocate program here is resolved to be just that – a voice for those who feel powerless.
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