Abstract
Recently, in April 2024, there was a shocking report about a teenager being stabbed by a neighbor in his 50s due to inter-floor noise conflict in an apartment complex, resulting in serious injuries and traumatic distress. The psychological shock experienced by victims of violent crimes like this is beyond imagination, necessitating a response. While the Crime Victim Protection Act is being enforced, providing financial and psychological support, it's time for proactive measures from the perspective of victims' human rights. Historically, the judicial system in Korea has prioritized the rights of suspects and defendants, often neglecting the needs of the victims. The purpose of this paper is to examine the current state of support for crime victims, particularly in terms of psychological support, and explore the problems of the crime victim psychological support system and seek improvement measures. Based on an analysis of the current state of the crime victim support system, previous research, and factual diagnosis, discussions were conducted on the problems and improvement measures of psychological support for crime victims. As a result, the following conclusions were reached: Firstly, there is a need for legal policy improvements, including shifting perceptions, focusing on psychological support, and proposing legislative amendments. Secondly, institutional improvement measures, such as enhancing professionalism, strengthening the role of centers, providing support from the victim's perspective, and preparing for remote counseling, are necessary. Thirdly, the continued development of the police's psychological system is essential.
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