Beyond the Criminal Justice System: Using the Law to Help Restore the Lives of Sexual Assault Victims

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Beyond the Criminal Justice System: Using the Law to Help Restore the Lives of Sexual Assault Victims

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Beyond the Criminal Justice System: Using the Law to Help Restore the Lives of Sexual Assault Victims by the Victim Rights Law Center, Inc. (October 2007)

This manual is dedicated to answering a simple question: What do you do when a sexual assault victim walks through your door and asks for legal help? This manual provides simple, direct guidance for attorneys and advocates trying to answer that question. It is a practical guide that includes concrete lessons about how to conduct an effective intake, how to spot important legal issues, and how best to respond to sexual assault victims’ legal needs.

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