Virginia’s Victim’s Bill of Rights The Victims Bill of Rights ensures that crime victims: Have opportunities to make the courts aware of the full impact of crime Are treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity – and that their privacy is protected Are informed of their rights Receive authorized services Are heard at all critical stages of the criminal justice process Understand your rights: read “A Summary of Virginia’s Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act”, prepared by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/