Securing rights for victims [electronic resource] : a process evaluation of the National Crime Victim Law Institute's victims' rights clinics / Robert C. Davis [and others].

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ISBN:

9780833049438

Title:

Securing rights for victims [electronic resource] : a process evaluation of the National Crime Victim Law Institute's victims' rights clinics / Robert C. Davis [and others].

Author:

Davis, Robert C. (Robert Carl)

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiii, 112 pages)

General Note:

"MG-930-NIJ."

"Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice."

Contents:

The development of crime victims' rights in the United States -- National Crime Victim Law Institute and clinic goals -- Victims' rights developments in clinic states -- Clinic operations -- Outreach and sources of clients -- Clinic work in trial courts -- Clinic work at the appellate level -- Implementation challenges -- Clinic successes and promising practices -- Conclusions and recommendations.

Local Note:

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Subject Term:

Victims of crimes -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.

Added Author:

Davis, Robert C. (Robert Carl)

Added Corporate Author:

Rand Infrastructure, Safety, and Environment (Organization)

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2009

Publication Information:

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Shelf Number	Material Type	Copy	Shelf Location	Status
344.7303288 22	1:E-BOOK	1	1:ONLINE	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

This book discusses how some clinics have won significant gains at the appellate and federal court levels concerning victim standing, the rights to be consulted and heard, and the right to privacy. Some have won significant victories in gaining standing for victims and expanding the definition of particular rights. Others are enjoined in the battle. But all have raised awareness of victims' rights in the justice system.