Courtroom Turmoil: Navigating Pain and Justice

This chapter examines the intense emotional experiences of victims during sentencing hearings, where they confront their perpetrators and express their trauma. It highlights the anxiety of the courtroom process, the mixed emotions surrounding the judge's decisions, and the challenges faced by victims in seeking validation and closure. Ultimately, it underscores the additional trauma inflicted by procedural errors and the complexities of navigating the legal system in the pursuit of justice.