Prior to the emergence of a victims' movement in this country in the 1970s, crime victims had only limited formal rights and remedies in the modern American cri

"Don't blame the victim" is a cornerstone maxim of Anglo-American jurisprudence, but should the law generally ignore a victim's behavior in determining a defend

Criticizes the balance of justice in the American justice system, discussing the rights and implementation of the rights granted to victims of crime, and descri