Full title in original language:
Victim Participation in Sentencing: And the Debate Goes On…
Education level:
University University (18+ years)Topic / subtopic:
Crime prevention and criminal justice Restorative justice Criminal justice systemTarget audience:
Students,
Teachers / Lecturers,
Policy makers,
Policy makers
Type of resource:
Publication / Article
Languages:
English
Region of relevance:
Global
Access:
restricted access: requiring payment
Individual authors:
Edna Erez
Publication year:
1994
Published by:
Journal of Criminal Justice / Elsevier
Copyright holder:
© Elsevier
Contact name and address:
Elsevier
Contact website:
Key themes:
cpcj, criminal justice, justice, crime, restorative justice
Links:
Short description:
This paper presents the various forms of victim input (e.g., written or oral victim impact statements) and the arguments for and against its use in sentencing. Relevant research is surveyed that addresses these arguments, and the implementation of this right is examined. Topics covered include whether victim participation creates or exacerbates problems for the criminal justice system and whether victim participation has a substantial impact on sentence outcome. It is concluded that victim input may have some beneficial results for victims and for the justice system, without any of the predicted adverse effects.