Improving Witness Safety and Preventing Witness Intimidation in the Justice System – Benchmarks for Progress

Mar 01, 2014

Understand the problem of witness intimidation and utilize specific tools and best practices for assessing and improving witness safety.

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Other Publications

Author(s)

Franklin Cruz (Senior Program Manager, Justice Management Institute); Teresa M. Garvey (Attorney Advisor, AEquitas)

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The pervasive problem of victim/witness intimidation in the criminal justice system requires a strategy for change and firm commitments from leaders and practitioners alike. This resource includes tools for practitioners to use collaboratively within their communities. These tools provide criminal justice leaders with concrete guidance to implement best practices in preventing and responding to witness intimidation. The resource defines the problem, identifies concrete solutions, and outlines a process for assessing and improving witness safety.