Crime is ever-changing, and different variables are ceaselessly quickening the transformation. Offense casualties are those people who have suffered as a result of malfeasance. The agony which these people experience arise because their predicaments have been neglected by authorities which are supposed to fight for their rights. Voicing of problems of crime-affected persons is a good effort in addressing their plights because it brings their troubles to the attention of the public.
Rediscovery of crimes has brought with it many benefits, especially to those victims whose troubles were forgotten. According to Karmen (2019), the recognition has enabled some victims to obtain study and assistance. Further, he claims that media attention has provided these individuals with a public platform to press for civil reforms (Karmen, 2019). Consequently, the financial resources have given the victims a stake in the determination of their cases.
On the other hand, tracing of sufferers has also faced some hurdles. Karmen (2019) points out that there exists a conflict between the public’s right to know about a misdemeanor and the casualties’ right to privacy. Where victims’ legislation and policies have stalled, the lawlessness causalities have felt profound disappointment and hence experienced anxiety and emotional stress (Spalek, 2016). Essentially, the problems facing the recognition of misdeed casualties should be addressed appropriately to ensure future cases are well solved.
In conclusion, the rediscovery of crime victims is helping in bringing the sufferings which the victims undergo to the public. Most importantly, financial assistance as well as the public platform, given to these victims as a result of voicing their plights, has made them able to seek justice. However, the share of challenges rediscovery has to contend with makes some of its proponents disregard its importance. Undoubtedly, rediscovery remains to be an effective tool in fighting for the rights of the victims.
References
Karmen, A. (2019). Crime victims: An introduction to victimology (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Spalek, B. (2016). Crime victims: Theory, policy and practice (2nd ed.). Macmillan International Higher Education.