case 38 assault on young girl

Question 1

merits for the victim of meeting the offender face to face

Answer 1

-provided victim w sense of closure meeting offender face to face
-was able to have questions answered
- restore self esteem, confidence, release anger and disappointment

Question 2

could the meeting worsen the trauma from the event? how

Answer 2

• wrong reposnses may cause victim to feel uncomfortable
  -victim may get flashbacks of event causing further stress

Question 3

could meeting the victim prevent the offender from re offending? why?

Answer 3

-yes they gain more perspective and insight into the harm they did and make them feel ashamed