The Victim’s Personal Rights

Abstract

Kinship or friendship should not prevent actions to stop harm to oneself or others. A person with psychopathic characteristics may act in way that will harm others, perhaps even violating the law or the moral principles of society, friends, or family. No personal characteristic justifies imposing unjust harm to or usurping the legal rights of anyone else. The definition of morality is influenced and shaped by the particular context. The victim of harm from psychopathic conduct has a legal and moral right to exact a remedy from the miscreant. Victims should be mindful that modern society does not encourage imprudent self-help.