JUS327 Victim Law & Services
This course reviews the laws, court procedures, and support services that address the rights and needs of crime victims using a case-study approach. Subjects covered include the statutory protections available to victims, restitution and the proper role of victims in the sentencing phase of the adjudication process. Also examined are the responsibilities of police and the criminal justice bureaucracy in their interactions with victims and the victim service programs provided by government agencies and community assistance groups. An emphasis on specific court cases concerning New Jersey law will be stressed.