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Victims of crime
A victim is usually defined as a person who has been directly harmed by a crime that was committed by another person. In some states, victims' rights apply only to victims of felonies (more serious crimes) while other states also grant legal rights to victims of misdemeanors (less serious crimes)
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In Defense of Victim Impact Statements (2009)
This article by Judge Paul G. Cassell defends the use of victim impact statements.
Who Experiences Violent Victimization and Who Accesses Services? (2019)
The purpose of this research is to identify groups of persons at high risk for serious violent victimization to help inform how victim services and
Annotated Bibliography: Male Victims in Underserved Communities (2020)
Considering multiple aspects of individuals’ identities and lived experiences allows for a clearer picture of crime victims’ unique needs and poten
Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance (2022)
The purpose of this document is to establish guidelines to be followed by officers and employees of the U.S.