Kaitlyn Avard
Naomi Estrada
CJ 315
October 29
th
, 2023
Journal Victims’ Rights
How did
victims’ rights evolve?
o
Victims' rights have evolved drastically with the help of Civil rights and the
women’s rights movement. Before the victim rights movement, they had truly
little rights. If victims were harmed, they had to fight for justice, often through
retaliation. Former President Regan established the National Victim Rights. After
this was established, many programs started to help victims.
What were the
key social movements
of the 1960s and 1970s that impacted victims’
rights?
o
During the 1960s and 1970s, there were two main key social movements. One is
the civil movement, and the other is the women's rights movement. They both had
a significant impact on the victim's rights. Most that took part in the movement
were women who were victims.
What are the
victims’ rights that are common
across all states?
o
The common rights are to be treated with fairness, sensitivity, respect, and dignity.
The right to be present at criminal proceedings. The right to be heard in the
criminal process. The right to be informed at proceedings. The right to be
protected from intimidation and harassment. The right to privacy and the right to
restitution from the offender.
