CJS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Computer Forensics, Precrime, Forensic Science
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Advocates and criticisms of victim impact statements". Advocates from vis"s argue that through the process of writing a statement, and presenting it to the court, the opportunities for victims to heal is increased. It is also encouraging victim cooperation with the court system by giving the vis. Vis may increase victim dissatisfaction with the court process in cases where a victim feels that the final sentence does not reflect their statement and the sentencing judge ignored their experiences of victimization. Vis may foster unrealistic expectations amongst victims in relation to likely sentence length or form. The potential for victims to exaggerate their injuries to revenge their attacker. The negative effects on the victim if their statement is cross-examined in. Reforms for victims of sexual assault court. Research has suggested that in many cases, criminal court process is a source of re-victimisation for sexual assault victims.
