Victim impact statements in the courtroom: Agency and communion in communication with victims
International Review of Victimology
Published online on November 20, 2025
Abstract
International Review of Victimology, Ahead of Print.
The Victim Impact Statement (VIS) has transformed victims’ interactions with the criminal justice system. Victims have been given a voice through which they can tell their story and share their victimisation experience. These autobiographical narratives ...
The Victim Impact Statement (VIS) has transformed victims’ interactions with the criminal justice system. Victims have been given a voice through which they can tell their story and share their victimisation experience. These autobiographical narratives ...