American Victims' Rights Movement

The American Victims' Rights Movement advocates for the legal and emotional support of crime victims. It aims to ensure victims have a voice in the justice process, access to information, protection from harm, and opportunities for recovery. Emerging in the 1970s and 1980s, this movement pushed for laws that recognize victims' rights, such as notification of court proceedings, restitution, and participation in criminal cases. Its goal is to balance the focus of the justice system, traditionally centered on offenders, to better address victims' needs and promote fairness.