The safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking is inextricably linked to their economic security. The Prosecutor’s Guide outlines the economic barriers facing victims and details the steps that each member of a prosecution team can take to address those issues whether by addressing economic needs during case intake, charging for economic crimes or requesting restitution for the full range of costs caused by the offender. The recommendations in this Guide serve as another tool to allow victims to take part in the justice system, add an economic lens to activities that prosecutors already do, and better permit prosecutors to uphold their objectives of keeping communities safer and holding offenders accountable.
Prosecutor’s Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women
By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-12-27T17:09:39-05:00November 30, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Prosecutor’s Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women