Care For Rape Victims Falling 'Well Short'

The level of care and support given to victims of sexual assault in England and Wales is falling well short of what is expected, a report has found. Specialist Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) units were set up by the Crown Prosecution Service in 2013 to offer extra support by employing specially-trained lawyers and caseworkers. However, the report - by the Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate - suggests the units are understaffed, under-resourced and that employees need additional tra