Citation

Douds AS, Shultz H. Vict. Offender 2021; 16(6): 912-930.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15564886.2021.1912871

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Veterans treatment courts provide alternative resolution of a wide variety of crimes, including crimes of victimization, for eligible veterans. These courts have been evaluated on multiple fronts, from eligibility to outcomes, yet almost no scholarly attention has been given to whether these courts incorporate victims' rights into operations. This study of veterans treatment courts in one state employs content analysis, surveys, and interviews to examine these courts through a victims' rights lens. The authors conclude that the courts omit victims' rights from most of their procedures but seem amenable to adopting policy changes to improve responsiveness to victims' needs.

Language: en

Keywords

victim impact statement; victim participation; Victim-s rights