Christine’s perceptions of how others involved in the criminal justice system that have contact and work to assist victims is improving. Christine said, “First responders, such as police officers can set the whole tone”. To elaborate, she explains the improvements such as the police displaying a compassionate response, and professionally building a case by properly handling evidence. Christine expressly said in her own words, “I see judges who manage the courtroom without making the victim feel like her or she is the one on trial; who follow the law, even if the decisions are not what I would want.” “If I know they are following the law, I can help the victim understand”. Christine further explains by mentioning that Probation and Parole are
