Write a short overview, in approximately 400 words, to describe types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses underneath the questions on the template

VC003 Parts 1, 2, and 3

 

Part 1:

 

1. Consider the type of characteristics you feel are necessary to be a strong and effective victims advocate.

2. Download the Victim Advocate Job Profile Worksheet. Answer the questions on the worksheet (VC003 template)

3. Write a short overview, in approximately 400 words, to describe types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses underneath the questions on the template

 

Part 2:

 

Using the VC003 Brochure Template provided, Develop a brochure that includes the following:

1. A cover/title panel with graphics and statistics

2. The Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights

3. The Crime Victim’s Compensation Program in Washington, D.C.

4. Types of victims

5. Community resources in Washington, D.C.

6. Volunteer opportunities in Washington, D.C.

 

Part 3:

 

Develop a  4 minute video presentation in which you:

· Provide an overview of a criminological theory you select. Include the main tenets and propositions in your overview.

· Describe how this theory explains the occurrence of crime.

· Include biological, psychological, social, and structural variables.

· Provide three crime reduction strategies or policies that are based on the theory that you selected. These may be existing strategies or policies, or ones that you create.

· Analyze how each crime reduction strategy or policy is based on the theory that you selected. Identify which theoretical tenet each crime reduction strategy or policy is based on.

· Summarize your presentation by explaining which types of crimes each of your strategies or policies will most likely impact and how they might contribute to social change.