How would a system of Parallel Justice actually work?
There are some guiding principles for implementing Parallel Justice: § First, when a crime is reported, in addition to our traditional criminal justice response, the safety of the victim would be a high priority for police and other criminal justice agencies. § Second, every victim of crime would be offered immediate support, compensation for their losses, and practical assistance. § Third, victims would have an opportunity to explain what happened to them, what the impact on their lives was, and what resources they might need to get their lives back on track. This opportunity would be provided through forums which would be conducted by an administrator whose job it would be to acknowledge the harm done and to develop appropriate service plans that would marshal government responses to meet victims’ needs. Victim services and long-term assistance would then be coordinated by case managers. 5. What would it mean to place a higher priority on victim safety? Perhaps our most fundamental i
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