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Resilience Following Hate Crimes: Information and Tips
National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina | Published in 2019
This "tip sheet" from the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center provides guidance for both victims/survivors and victim service providers impacted by mass violence incidents (MVIs) that are hate crimes.
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What Constitutes Success? Evaluating Legal Services for Victims of Crime, Final Report
Kristina Lugo-Graulich, The National Institute of Justice, Justice Research and Statistics Association, The National Crime Victim Law Institute | Published in 2021
This formative evaluation, a collaboration between the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) and the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) funded by the National Institute of Justice, seeks to address gap related to a conceptual framework in the field of victim legal services by first creating a conceptual model and theory of change and then testing it in practice. Formative evaluation helps to clarify a program's purpose, processes, potential outcome measures, and readiness for formal evaluation. The conceptual model identifies the pathways through which victim legal services can lead to desired outcomes and objectives for victims/survivors, communities, and systems. It is the first fully conceptualized model of victim legal services and can be adapted to a broad range of agencies. This framework is useful for practitioners seeking to design and deliver more effective services and to establish measurable guidelines to assess progress.
Keywords: guidance, quality standards, support, victim services, victims' rights -
Protecting Minority Rights – A Practical Guide to Developing Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Legislation
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and the Equal Rights Trust | Published in 2022
This Practical Guide, jointly published by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Equal Rights Trust (ERT), sets out in detail the content of comprehensive anti-discrimination law. It provides legislators and advocates with the tools to develop anti-discrimination legislation consistent with international legal standards on the rights to equality and non-discrimination. It aims to assist States in meeting their core international law obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the rights to equality and non-discrimination. The publication includes practical examples to assist law- and policy-makers. It also provides specific guidance on the link between anti-discrimination law on the one hand, and minority rights on the other.
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Report on Eurojust’s casework on victims’ rights
Eurojust | Published in 2022
This report draws on the experience gained by the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) in relation to victims’ rights. Based on Eurojust casework and using case examples, the report identifies challenges faced by practitioners and presents solutions and best practices to overcome them.
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Family Rights: Short Guide for Families of the Missing
International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) | Published in 2023
The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) has prepared this short Guide to provide the family members of missing persons with straightforward information about their rights under international and national law. This Family Guide also indicates where they may be able to find help if their rights are not upheld. In addition, this Guide outlines how family members can contribute to ensuring that authorities will respect their rights.
Keywords: guidance, restorative justice, support, victims' rights, war crimes -
Eurojust support in the protection of victims of crime in cross-border cases
Eurojust | Published in 2023
The brochure outlines how Eurojust can support victims of crime in cross-border cases. An overview of the main legal instruments providing rights to victims of crime and the most important European victim support organisations/ networks are also presented in the publication.
Keywords: cross-border crime, victim services, victims' rights -
Hate Crime Toolkit
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) and Police Scotland | Published in 2023
Hate Crime Toolkit, throughout its sections, includes reporting hate crime, third party reporting, attending court and giving evidence, and also talks through how to look after mental health following any hate crime incident. It is one of the first of its kind in Scotland and is aimed to anyone who may be affected by hate crime, outlining available support to be provided.
Keywords: discrimination, guidance, hate crime, support, victim services, victims' rights, VSE -
Underpinning Victims’ Rights ― Support Services, Reporting and Protection
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights | Published in 2023
FRA’s Underpinning victims’ rights report identifies gaps in victims’ protection and support, guaranteed under the EU Victims’ Rights Directive. It highlights what needs to be done to move towards a victim-centred approach: make victim support more effective, protect victims better, and facilitate crime reporting. The report also identifies good practices to inspire other countries. This includes specific ways of protecting victims from secondary victimisation, during investigations and court proceedings by, for example, recording their statements once for subsequent use in court or using accreditation systems for victim support organisations.
Keywords: guidance, protection orders, support, victim services, victims' rights -
A Guide to Managing Stress for Disaster Responders and First Responders
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services | Published in 2022
This guide offers information and tips to disaster responders and first responders to help them manage stress during crisis response. It describes how stress affects the body and suggests ways for individuals and organizations to promote and engage in stress management.
Keywords: crisis response, disaster, emergency, guidance, humanitarian, mental health, psychological first aid, support -
National Prosecution Standards
The National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) | Published in 2023
The National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) has published the Fourth Edition with Revised Commentary of the National Prosecutor Standards. These standards are intended to be an aspirational guide to professional conduct in the performance of the prosecutorial function. They are intended to supplement rather than replace the existing rules of ethical conduct that apply in a jurisdiction.
Keywords: guidance, justice
