Global Journal of Nursing & Forensic Studies
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Forensic Science and Victim-ology: Unveiling the Truth and Restoring Justice

Youyang Chen^*

Curtinia University (Nursing & Midwifery), Perthern, East-Western Australia, Australia

Received Date: Apr 03, 2023 / Published Date: Apr 28, 2023

Citation: Chen Y (2023) Forensic Science and Victim-ology: Unveiling the Truthand Restoring Justice. Glob J Nurs Forensic Stud, 7: 217.DOI: 10.4172/2572-0899.1000217

Copyright: © 2023 Chen Y. This is an open-access article distributed under theterms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricteduse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author andsource are credited.

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Forensic science and victim-ology are interconnected disciplines that play integral roles in the criminal justice system. Forensic science utilizes scientific principles and techniques to analyse physical evidence, aiding in criminal investigations. Victim-ology focuses on understanding and advocating for the rights and well-being of crime victims.This article explores the significance of forensic science and victim-ology in unveiling the truth and restoring justice. It highlights the diverse scientific fields within forensic science, such as forensic pathology, DNA analysis, and forensic ballistics. Victim-ology encompasses victim advocacy, surveys, victim impact statements, and restorative justice practices. The collaboration between forensic science and victim-ology is crucial, as they work together in crime scene analysis, victim identification, expert testimony, and trauma-informed approaches. Through their combined efforts, forensic science and victim-ology contribute to the fair resolution of cases, support victims, and foster a more comprehensive and compassionate approach to justice.