Term Papers: Determine whether or not victim impact statements add value during sentencing and parole hearings.

Term Papers: Determine whether or not victim impact statements add value during sentencing and parole hearings.

Examine the significant manner in which the Crime Victims’ Rights Act protects the rights of crime victims. Provide your opinion of the effectiveness of this piece of legislation. Justify your response.

2) Determine whether or not victim impact statements add value during sentencing and parole hearings. Provide a rationale for your response.

3) Debate which is more important to a victim: the right to be notified of proceeding or the right to participate in a proceeding. Provide a rationale for your response.