Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.
Victims of crime are people who have suffered harm due to criminal actions. Modern criminology pays close attention to their rights and needs.
Laws now guarantee victims the right to:
This approach focuses on repairing harm by involving victims, offenders, and the community in dialogue and resolution.
A burglary victim meets the offender in a supervised meeting to discuss the impact.
Victims receive updates and support throughout a court case.
Victims’ rights and restorative justice focus on healing and involving victims in justice.