Citation

Mastrocinque JM. Sociol. Compass 2010; 4(2): 95-110.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1751-9020.2009.00267.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The Victims' Rights Movement has made considerable accomplishments since the 1960s, when an increasing crime rate, coupled with the underreporting of crime, inspired concerns regarding crime victims. In subsequent decades the Victims' Rights Movement evolved and gained considerable momentum. This paper examines the historical development of the Victims' Rights Movement, including the movement's focus on specific types of victimization and crimes. State and Federal responses to the movement are also presented, with attention to constitutional developments and debates. Finally, current issues are presented and future research is suggested.