Choose one of the theories of victimization and describe how this theory applies to, and can be used to explain, the crime that was committed against the victim you chose.

Semester Project- Victims and Victim Advocacy

Choose a victim from the list at https://www.mass.gov/guides/commemorated-victims.

Discuss about the crime and the victim you chose; what happened? Describe the victim, the offender, the crime itself, and any other details readers should know. This would be useful for any other advocate/criminal justice professional who may be assisting the victim(s).

Choose one of the theories of victimization and describe how this theory applies to, and can be used to explain, the crime that was committed against the victim you chose. Chapter 3/Chapter 13

Create a list and discuss some of the consequences of victimization/costs of crime for the victim’s family. You should include the physical consequences, mental consequences, and financial consequences. Chapter 1

Discuss how you would help victims’ families with compensation/restitution. What types of compensation/restitution are available to them, and what may be some of the difficulties with collecting restitution? Chapter 4

Think about the covictims (page 516), or survivors) of homicide. Some of the common problems that confront covictims are listed in Table 13-5 on page 517 of the textbook. Think about how the crime may have affected someone close to the victim you chose. Discuss at least two (2) of the issues from Table 13-5 in relation to your victim. Chapter 13

Create a victim impact statement (VIS) (see pages 117-120 for more on victim impact statements). Imagine you are an immediate family member of the victim and include a VIS on how the crime has impacted your family. This VIS would be given to the victim services advocate to be read when the offender is sentenced. Chapter 4

Create a code of ethics for victim services providers. All the services provided to victims are extremely important. Victim service providers should adhere to a common set of ethical principles and professional standards. Create a list of at least three (3) ethical principles/professional standards that you feel would be important for someone working in victim services.