Participation experiences of indirect victims of child sexual homicide in parole proceedings

Few studies have examined victim participation in parole processes, particularly in countries that have specific procedures for hearing victims' statements in post‐conviction proceedings. This study, through in‐depth interviews, explores the experiences of seven indirect victims of child sexual...

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Published in:	Behavioral sciences & the law Vol. 42; no. 5; pp. 525 - 542
Main Authors:	Luksic Ziliani, María Asunción, Álvarez‐Lister, María Soledad, Pietrasanta, Nicolás, Acosta‐Fuentes, Alejandra
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-09-2024
Subjects:	Adult Child Child Abuse, Sexual - psychology Child sexual abuse Children Crime Victims - psychology Female Frustration Grief Homicide Homicide - psychology Humans indirect victims Interviews as Topic Male Middle Aged Murders & murder attempts Notification Parole Parole & probation parole process Participation Psychological distress Qualitative research sexual homicide victim participation Victims victims' rights victims' rights victim participation sexual homicide parole process indirect victims
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Summary:	Few studies have examined victim participation in parole processes, particularly in countries that have specific procedures for hearing victims' statements in post‐conviction proceedings. This study, through in‐depth interviews, explores the experiences of seven indirect victims of child sexual homicide, identifying their needs and expectations in a justice system lacking formal mechanisms for their involvement. Results emphasize the necessity for official information for families and the consequent frustration from the absence of formal participation. Parole application becomes a new challenge to the ongoing grieving process, leading to distress responses that may require specialized care. Recommendations about formal mechanisms for victim notification, participation and support during the parole process are noted to acknowledge their experience and emotional impact.
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ISSN:	0735-3936 1099-0798 1099-0798
DOI:	10.1002/bsl.2677