Episode 10: Protecting Victims' Rights in the Criminal Justice System: Meg Garvin and the NCVLI

If you have ever seen a crime show, you know that you have rights if you are accused of a crime. But do you know your rights in the criminal justice system if you are the victim?

In this episode of the SpotTheLine podcast, we welcome our first guest—Meg Garvin, the executive director of the NCVLI - the National Crime Victim Law Institute. Their mission is to fight for crime victims through legal advocacy, public policy, and training. Basically, they work to make sure that the most vulnerable participants in the criminal justice system—crime victims—have a dedicated pro bono attorney who works to make sure that their rights and privacy are protected and enforced.

Anyone can be the victim of a crime. That means that EVERYONE should know their rights and how to make sure they are protected in the criminal justice system.

Here are some links for more information

The National Crime Victim Law Institute

Victim Resources—including pro bono attorney referrals, a law library, and a victims' resource map that provides a clear path to direct help and services such as crisis intervention, emergency housing, financial compensation, counseling, and legal advocacy.

NCVLI Crime Victim Law Conference

About our guest Meg Garvin and how to contact her and the NCVLI