Months 1-2

Circulate, discuss, agree report; Victim Steering Group to consider strategic direction; develop operational and funding plans for pilots

Months 2-3

Plan pilot studies to test cost model, operational procedures and impact; three pilots proposed; seek Ministerial approval

Months 4-5

Hold national workshop of practitioners in both statutory and voluntary sectors to seek consensus on approach and contribution; complete detailed planning of pilots - identify areas in which specific benefits can be achieved

Months 6-18

Pilots; undertake evaluation on continuing basis; undertake research to improve basis of cost model

Months 6-12

Develop detailed planning of service from intermediate outputs from pilots; develop detailed costs, and business case

Months 13 onwards

Commence resourcing and roll-out of service nationally

Month 36

Complete roll-out