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• Victims’ Side of the Story. Telling victim’s story brings balance to the criminal justice system by sharing the perspectives of the crime victim/survivor as the media often focuses on the accused/perpetrator.

• Prevention. Educate the public and help prevent similar victimisations.

• Humanization. The over-saturation of crime in the news can lead to the dehumanization of victims. Crime deeply affects victims and their loved ones and it also impacts communities. Speaking out through the media may serve to help others see the direct impact of crime.

• Validation. Sharing victims’ perspective with others may bring support and validate what victims have been through. The experience may prove to be therapeutic in dealing with what has happened.

• Inspiration. Victims’ circumstances and what they reveal to the public may inspire others to report crime and/or seek support.

• Empowerment. Victims may feel that they have regained control of their life by sharing details of their victimisation, as well as through influencing change in the criminal justice system.