The Criminal Justice and Community Response to Rape
Download or Read eBook The Criminal Justice and Community Response to Rape PDF written by Joel Epstein and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Joel Epstein |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780788120183 |
ISBN-13 | : 0788120182 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Criminal Justice and Community Response to Rape by : Joel Epstein
Book excerpt: Describes recent reforms adopted in some jurisdictions, such as protecting the anonymity of the victim & allowing complainants to report sexual assault even when the victim chooses not to press charges. Law enforcement officials & district attorneys have worked to support compensation for victims & also have created victim-witness advocate positions to help victims navigate the criminal justice process & speed their recovery. Contains a glossary, resources, & tables.