Running head: VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT & SENTENCING
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Victim Impact Statement & Sentencing
Lorraine Chantelle McClane
University of South Carolina Sumter
VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT & SENTENCING
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Abstract
Victim impact statements can have a wide range of effects on the sentencing phase of a
convicted offender. Such effects can be life altering for both the offender and the victims as it
can bring down a harsher punishment and for some victims that result is justice. Research shows
not everyone agrees with allowing such statements and believe it violates the offenders 6th and
