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Contribution of Responsive Governance to Personal Security of Crime Victims in Kenya

Author(s) Mary Mwenje, Dennis Ndambo, Kenneth Mutuma
Country Kenya
Abstract This study explored the critical role of responsive governance in enhancing the efficacy of victim assistance programs, with a particular focus on Kenya’s criminal justice system. By examining Kenya's low ranking on the World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index and comparing it with other nations such as the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Nigeria, the study highlights significant gaps in the protection of crime victims' rights. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study investigated how governance impacts victim support by analyzing data from surveys and interviews with victims, government officials, law enforcement, and advocacy groups in Nairobi. The research identified the key principles for successful victim support, including inclusivity, transparency, accountability, and flexibility. It underscores the need for victim-centered approaches that prioritize accessibility, empathy, respect, confidentiality, and empowerment. The findings reveal both successes and challenges in current programs, with issues such as inadequate funding and limited collaboration affecting service delivery. The study advocates for the establishment of a Victim Support Agency (VSA) in Kenya to centralize victim support, enhance transparency, and foster effective stakeholder collaboration. The study recommends a holistic, coordinated, and well-funded approach that includes continuous improvement of victim support programs to address the existing gaps and advance justice and support for crime victims.
Keywords : Responsive Governance, Victim Assistance, Rule of Law, Kenya, Victim Support Agency, Criminal Justice, Inclusivity, Transparency, Accountability
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024
Published On 2024-09-15
Cite This Contribution of Responsive Governance to Personal Security of Crime Victims in Kenya - Mary Mwenje, Dennis Ndambo, Kenneth Mutuma - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.27408
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.27408
Short DOI https://doi.org/gzwp4h

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