Victim impact statement
Look into Victim Impact Statements, watch the two videos provided and then provide your response to this discussion post – what benefits do Victim Impact Statements provide within the criminal justice system? Are there disadvantages or issues with allowing victims or survivors to speak in court? What if a victim or survivor did not feel ready or prepared to speak in court, but a few weeks, months or even years later, wish to address the judge and offender and share their experience?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG_KOU1EUAs&authuser=4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVXQXoV5Oo8&authuser=4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHb6KnrHYI0&authuser=4
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Victim impact statements are information (oral or written) from crime victims on how a given offense has affected them. This is an opportunity for the victim to take part in the criminal justice sentencing of the perpetrator. The purpose of the statements is to enable the crime victims to provide accounts to the court on the impact of the crime.
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