VICTIMS of rape and sexual assaults in Cornwall are to be offered a new civilian-led out-of-hours service, thought to be the first of its kind in the country.The six-month pilot scheme will see two non-police crisis professionals working around the clock to help victims immediately after an assault.They are trained to gather forensic evidence, a role normally carried out by the police, which allows victims to seek justice in the future.Sometimes a forensic examination has to be delayed by...
