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Trial
A proceeding at which evidence is presented to a judge or jury who then decides whether the defendant committed the crimes they are charged with.
Victim
Victim and survivor can be used interchangeably- meaning a person against whom a crime has been committed by either an adult or juvenile. An individual who suffers direct physical, financial, and/or emotional harm; or who is threatened as a result of the commission of a crime.
Victim Impact Statement
A statement that describes the emotional, financial, and/or physical impact the crime has had for the victim and/or the victims’ family.