Rights for Victims of Crime: Rebalancing Justice - Paperback

by Irvin Waller (Author)

Injustice often knocks twice for the one in four adults who will become victims of crime this year and for the one in three women sexually assaulted during their lifetime only to further endure the uncertainty of a daunting legal system. This book prepares readers to advocate for their rights as victims of crimes, offering the truth about laws currently in place that often fail to offer support by providing assistance and protection. By empowering taxpayers, voters and (potential) victims of crime, this short but valuable guide will help shift our system from one of neglect to one of respect and support. It is time to make the changes to meet the needs of the victims of crime in the community and guarantee their rights through the courts.

Author Biography

Irvin Waller is a pioneer of the victim rights movement in the USA and a leader internationally. He is a Professor at the University of Ottawa and Vice-President of the International Organization for Victim Assistance. He was elected to the board of the National Organization for Victim Assistance in 1979 and has served since on numerous occasions on international organizations on victim assistance. He is a popular speaker and has won recognition across the world for making a difference to victim rights and prevention of victimization (the ultimate right). His recent book Less Law, More Order: The Truth about Reducing Crime (available in 5 languages) is making legislators re-think crime policy to prevent violence.