Victim Advocacy in the Courtroom (Hardcover, New)

This volume examines sentencing hearings in criminal court and the presentation of victim impact statements, as well as child protection cases in juvenile court and the recommendations of guardians ad litem (GALS). Through interviews, observations, and textual analysis, all deeply grounded in an innovative court watch program, the authors illuminate the most effective persuasive practices of victim advocates and GALS as they help protect the rights and needs of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Mary Lay Schuster and Amy D. Propen offer nuanced interpretations of these strategies in the courtroom setting and provide an understanding of how to develop successful advocacy for vulnerable parties in the legal arena.

General

Imprint:	Northeastern University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	Amy D Propen • Mary Lay Schuster
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	256
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-55553-750-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	1-55553-750-2
Barcode:	9781555537500

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