Concept information
Preferred term
victim advocates
Definition
- Victim advocates work to help victims assert their rights and further their interests in the criminal justice system, social services, and society. Advocacy can be defined at the individual level, where dedicated individuals assist victims with problems stemming from crime and their involvement with the criminal justice system. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Victim Advocates]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/victim_advocates
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