num_pages: 215
description: As crime rates continue to increase, the chance that you or someone you know will become the victim of a crime also increases. While much has been said and written about the rights of the accused and convicted criminal, until recently little attention has been paid to crime victims and the physical, financial, and emotional scars they must bear.In the past several years, more and more laws have been passed to help crime victims deal with the losses and suffering they incur. Victim assistance and compensation programs, privacy rights, and most importantly, the right to be heard during every step of the criminal justice process, are now part of the law in many states. The Complete Book of Victims' Rights is a thorough examination of what these laws are, who they work for, and how to get the help they provide.
language: English
title: The Complete Book of Victims Rights
titlecomplete: The Complete Book of Victims Rights
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Prose Associates