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ERIC Number: EJ541951
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0147-8648
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Seeking Justice for the Victim.
Andrias, Richard T.
Update on Law-Related Education, v21 n2 p22-23 Spr 1997
Discusses the recent legislative, judicial, and executive efforts to advance the interests of the crime victim in the criminal process. These include victim impact statements, remuneration from felons, and victims' service agencies. National efforts include a proposed amendment to the Constitution supporting victims' rights. (MJP)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Crime, Democratic Values, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Justice, Law Enforcement, Law Related Education, Public Agencies, Safety, Social Control, Social Problems, Social Studies, Victims of Crime, Violence
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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