Navigating the criminal justice system: a systematic review of qualitative evidence on the experiences of homicide covictims

Homicide is considered a crime against the state rather than the covictims, which impacts criminal justice system (CJS) processes and can lead to secondary victimization. This review explores the experience of covictims (i.e., family members) engaging with the CJS. Thirty studies met the inclusion c...

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Authors: Lawal, Hassanat Mojirola (Author) ; Shaw, Liz (Author) ; Orr, Noreen (Author) ; Briscoe, Simon (Author) ; Melendez-Torres, G. J. (Author) ; Garside, Ruth (Author) ; Thompson Coon, Jo (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Violence and victims
Year: 2025, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 156-176
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Keywords:
courts and criminal justice systems/policing
Homicide
Qualitative Research
Victimization
Violence