Author: Victim Support Agency (Victoria, Australia)
Title: A Victim's Voice: Victim Impact Statements in Victoria. Findings of an Evaluation into the Effectiveness of Victim Impact Statements in Victoria
Summary: The primary rationale for introducing Victims Impact Statement (VIS) legislation in Victoria was to give victims the opportunity to have input or a voice in the sentencing process. At a broader level, this opportunity aims to be therapeutic for victims and to promote increased satisfaction by victims with the criminal justice system. This report was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of VIS.
Details: Melbourne: Victoria Department of Justice, 2009. 143p.
Source: Internet Resource
Year: 2009
Country: Australia
URL:
Shelf Number: 117389
Keywords:
Sentencing (Victoria, AustraliaVictim Impact Statements (Australia)Victims of Crimes (Australia) |
