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Crime Victim and the Criminal Justice System - Time for a Change

NCJ Number
95126
Journal
Pepperdine Law Review Volume: 11 Dated: (1984) Pages: 23-62
Author(s)
P S Hudson
Date Published
1984
Length
40 pages
Annotation
The failure of the present criminal justice system to provide meaningful participation for victims of crime has launched crime victim reform measures to the forefront of the legislative agenda.
Abstract
This article explores current reform measures and proposes new programs to increase the quantity of victims' rights and enhance the quality of victim involvement. A total of 183 footnotes are provided. (Author abstract modified)

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