Mr. Chairman, the American criminal justice system has neglected victims for far too long. As part of its responsibility, U.S. Attorney offices from across the country have recently established victim and witness assistance programs to close the gap between prosecutors and victims. I can tell you as a former prosecuting attorney in the State of Missouri, that as a result of increasing caseloads, prosecutors have been given the near impossible task of convicting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and providing much needed services to victims of crimes.
Kenny Hulshof: “Mr. Chairman, the American criminal justice system has neglected victims for far too long. As part of its…”
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Discussing the need for improved victim and witness programs in the criminal justice system.
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