Rights and role of victims in the criminal justice system

What this note covers

1. Overview: Victims in the Victorian Criminal Justice System
2. The Victims' Charter Act 2006 (Vic): Rights and Entitlements
3. Victim Impact Statements
4. The Victims of Crime Commissioner
5. Evaluating Whether the Criminal Justice System Achieves Justice for Victims
6. Applying the Principles of Justice to Victims: Structured Exam Technique
7. Interaction with Other System Participants: Police, Prosecutors, Courts

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes