There are many debates surrounding the use, fairness, and effect of victim impact statements.

1. weigh in on the debate by discussing your position on the use of victim impact statements in the legal system (specifically for sentencing).

2. do you support the use of Victim Impact Statements?

3. What are the benefits and potential consequences - and for whom?

Reference:

Victim Impact Statement read aloud in the Larry Nassar sexual assault trial in 2017

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHvSF0njyvc