Discussions about procedural justice often focus on procedural justice for defendants in the criminal justice system, and specifically on the constitutional amendments that award defendants certain rights. What is often missing from this discourse is that procedural justice exists for victims of crime as well, and it often has a large impact on how victims of crime view the criminal justice system and on their recovery. Many topics and aspects of procedural justice affect the overall discussion, including how cultural competence and community policing fit into the conversation on what is fair and just. The training examines the definition and history of procedural justice, the concept of fairness and trust within communities, and the impact of the criminal justice system on victims, to enable participants to explore ways that procedural justice can further help victims of crime.

This training is centered on principles developed by assessing training tools and resources that focus on various aspects of domestic violence prevention and prosecution, including research conducted by the Center for Court Innovation and the New York Civil Liberties Union. This training will cover these principles using topics and videos to present the material in an engaging format, and conclude with a wrap-up designed to summarize and help participants think critically about a number of topics covered.