What Crime Victims Need to Know About...
The Vermont Victim Advocacy Project publishes one-page brochures titled "What Crime Victims Need to Know About..." to help crime victims understand particular aspects of the criminal justice system. Available brochures:
Arraignment This brochure helps crime victims understand the first step in a criminal case in Vermont's District Courts, the arraignment hearing.
Defendants' Rights This brochure helps explain what defendants' rights are and how they relate to victims' rights.
Restitution This brochure helps explain how victims can be repaid for the financial losses caused by the crime.