Victims’ Rights and Federal Sentencing
This 23-minute video aims to help crime victims exercise their right to participate in the sentencing process. It features key information about the sentencing process and identifies courtroom participants, explains legal terminology, and demonstrates how victims benefit from participating. A crime victim also shares his personal story about speaking at sentencing, and a probation officer explains how victims can affect the sentencing outcome.
Department of Justice Resources:
Office for Victims of Crime
CrimeVictims.Gov
Find Help and Information for Crime Victims
Guidelines for Victim Witness Assistance
Victims’ Rights Ombudsman
Other Resources:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives
Federal Trade Commission
National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC)
National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI)
Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center (MCVRC)
National Alliance of Victims' Rights Attorneys
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)