The Concept and Development of Victim Care and Victim-Care Practitioners, and Their Role in Criminalistics

Abstract

The study presents the concept, origins and practical significance of victim care—also known as forensic nursing—focusing especially on the American model and its global expansion. It provides a detailed overview of the responsibilities of forensic nurses, ranging from victim treatment and evidence collection to expert testimony and support of investigative procedures. The author concludes that victim care, as a multidisciplinary field, enhances the effectiveness of criminalistics, strengthens victim protection and contributes to the overall efficiency of the justice system.