Publication: Evaluating Effects of Punishment on Victims of Crime in Nakuru County, Kenya
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2024-02
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African Journal of Social Issues
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The research project purposed to evaluate effects of imprisonment, fines and community
sentence on the victims of crime in Nakuru County, Kenya. This would provide improved
understanding of these consequences of punishment and their attendant benefits to victims of
crime. The survey utilised stratified random sampling to acquire data from 390 respondents
through interviews and questionnaires. Obtained data was analysed descriptively and
presented via percentages, figures and tables. Ensuing findings evince that victims of crime
are conspicuously left out in the administration of justice and that their plight goes
unattended. Imprisonment was most popular and considered more effective over fine and
community sentence but none of the three criminal punishments comprehensively
encapsulates the welfare of the victims. The study concludes that victims ought to be included
in the punishment of offenders and that such punishment benefits them.
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Crime, Victims of Crime, Punishment, Criminal Justice System, Benefits