A Belfast tech firm is helping victims prepare for court with the help of virtual reality software.
A Belfast tech firm is helping victims prepare for court with the help of virtual reality softwareVirtual reality is being used to help victims of crime prepare for giving evidence in court.
"You can interact in a virtual environment that includes the people and objects you will encounter during your case."The technology allows victims to interact with key members of the judicial process in a virtual world Former Victim Support CEO Geraldine Hanna was appointed as Northern Ireland's first victims of crime commissioner last year.
A Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service spokesperson said: "NICTS are committed to working closely with our partners to provide appropriate support to victims and witnesses when they are required to attend court at what is a challenging time in their lives."
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