The purpose of this article is to discuss the adjustments made by the criminal justice system during the past two decades in order to safeguard the rights of crime victims and enhance their participation in the process of criminal adjudication. The article discusses traditional approaches to victim assistance and compensation and also presents a more recent and innovative approach in this area. Although the article focuses primarily on legislation, it also discusses the application of legislative changes in the courts as well as initiatives that have come from within the court system.
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