The Victims Role in the Court Process

The Victims Role in the Court Process

Read this article: Where do I stand?: An exploration of the rules that regulate victim participation in the criminal justice system.

Compare and contrast the major differences between the criminal and civil court processes in relation to a victim’s role in each process. What are the benefits, or problems, associated with having victims involved in each process?

Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length and conform to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Include at least three academic, peer-reviewed journal article references in addition to the course textbook. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these resources.

The paragraphs should not be titled.

Reference

Englebrecht, C. (2012). Where do I stand?: An exploration of the rules that regulate victim participation in the criminal justice system. Victims and offenders, 7, 161-184.