My second comment in response to Janey7 about "success" of the G&M's sexual assault series.

I believe a higher conviction rate qualifies as the "ultimate success." Without it, effects of lowered annual "Unfounded" rates are negative--courtrooms are clogged, alleged victims fail to obtain justice...and are debased publicly for failing (as they are now.)  Without a conviction, positive effects of interview "oversight" are nullified.

Some question the legitimacy of increased conviction rates. For much more pls. see Strategies, the Prosecutors' Newsletter on Violence Against Women, issue #12 April 2014: "Beyond Conviction Rates: Measuring Success in Sexual Assault Prosecutions." It's on-line. My view is challenged here--at length. 

One conclusion, however: "a victim-centered and offender-focused approach appears too subjective to be measured."

So, what we're left with is this: the only genuine measure of success may be how the complainant FEELS at the conclusion of her legal ordeal.