by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jul 8, 2019 | News
A defendant does not have the right to all of your confidential information. In a criminal case, defendants have a constitutional right to information from the government. This is accomplished through the discovery process, where the prosecutor produces evidence to...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jun 19, 2019 | News
It is hard to imagine a worse crime to live through than rape. Unfortunately, too many people go through it every year. At Justice 4 Crime Victims we cannot take away what happened to you but we can work to hold the at-fault party accountable. Keep reading to learn...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jun 7, 2019 | News
Biases and myths often create hurdles to obtaining justice If you click on any news story involving violence against women, there is a good chance that you will see a number of comments that contain some element of victim-blaming. In a domestic violence case, you...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | May 21, 2019 | News
If you have been the victim of a crime, you may feel helpless. The criminal case, if there is one, is handled by the prosecution. While they may call you as a witness, you have little control over what the charges are, what plea bargain is accepted, and what the...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | May 9, 2019 | News
Survivors also want reforms to the criminal justice system In 2019, Californians for Safety and Justice, an advocacy group for survivors of crime and for criminal justice reform, published a report as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The report was based...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Apr 16, 2019 | News
Most parents worry about their children when their children go to college. Unfortunately, those fears may be valid. Crime is a serious issue at universities across the United States. According to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics, tens of...
