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Polly is the victim of an assault. The man she accused is arrested, and she is asked to be a witness at his trial. Polly has intellectual disabilities. Supporting Victims shows how the police help her to choose the special measures she needs to give her best evidence in court. All the special measures which are now available to vulnerable people are explained in this book. For Polly, as with many people, the most important thing is that she has a...
2) Mugged
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Have you ever been mugged or do you know someone who has? This story is about a young man called Charlie who is attacked in the street. The book shows how Charlie is helped by speedy police action, Victim Support and back-up from friends, family members and supporters.
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You're in Prison tells the story of Dave, a man with a learning (intellectual) disability, when he is sent to prison. The book tells the story in pictures to help people with learning disabilities and difficulties or who struggle with written English, to understand a bit about life in prison. Sharing the story with someone else, or with a group, may help a person cope with the experience of being in prison.
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This book is about what happens when someone is accused of a crime. It will help you if you have been accused of a crime and have to go to court for a trial. In our story we see what happens to Dave when he has to go on trial in a Magistrates' Court, and we also see what a Magistrates' Court looks like. The story is told in pictures without any words although there is text at the back of the book which may be useful too. You can make any story you...
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This is a story about what happens when a person is arrested. Some people call this being 'nicked'. The police arrest people who they think have done a crime. People who are under arrest often feel worried about what will happen. They do not know what to do. This book will help people to understand what is happening when they are arrested, even if what happens to Dave in this story is not exactly the same as what happens to them.
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Anita is hurt by a man, and reports it to the police. When the case goes to court, Anita has to give evidence. She gets ready to be a witness by reading this book and visiting the court first. When the day comes Anita is nervous, but she tells the truth and gives evidence well. This book shows what happens when a woman is a witness at a Crown Court. It explains who she meets there and how the court works. Lots of stories will fit this book. The pictures...
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