Victimology

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Victimology
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1. The law in New Jersey must recognize immediate family members of homicide victims
as crime victims because it allows them to receive the same rights and protections as the
primary victim (Hasbrouck, 2022). This includes the right to receive information about
the case, access to victim services and compensation, the right to be notified of court
proceedings, and the right to be heard. By recognizing this group of victims, the law
helps ensure they receive the support they need during difficult times.
2. The President's Task Force on Victims of Crime was asked to gather information about
the needs and rights of victims of crime in 1982 when convened by President Ronald
Reagan. This included information on how victims were treated in the criminal justice
system, how they could access resources and services, their challenges, and the laws
protecting their rights (Hasbrouck, 2022). The task force aimed to provide a
comprehensive report on the state of crime victims in the United States to inform policy
and legislation.
3. The benefit of having a VRA (Victims' Rights Amendment) in the U.S. Constitution is
that it would ensure that victims of crime receive the same level of protection regardless
of which state they live in. This would guarantee that all victims have access to the same
rights and services and that all states respect and enforce their rights. It would also help to
provide a consistent framework for criminal justice systems across the country to follow
when dealing with victims of crime.

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4. One thing to which the Victims' Rights Amendment entitles victims to the New Jersey
Constitution is the right to be heard in criminal proceedings. This means that victims can
provide their input during court proceedings, such as providing a statement to the court or
testifying in court (Hasbrouck, 2022). Victims also have the right to be notified of court
proceedings and can receive information about the case, as well as access to victim
services and compensation.
5. One right to which victims are entitled by the N.J. Crime Victims' Bill of Rights is the
right to be notified of court proceedings. Victims can receive information about the case
and be informed about court dates, hearings, meetings, or other related events. Victims
can be heard in court proceedings by providing a statement or testifying.
6. A victim advocate is an individual or organization that provides support, advice, and
assistance to victims of crime (Hasbrouck, 2022). Victim advocates can help victims
access resources and services, such as legal assistance, counseling, and financial
assistance. They can also help victims understand their rights and navigate the criminal
justice system. Sometimes, victim advocates can accompany victims to court proceedings
or meetings with law enforcement.
7. A victim impact statement is a document that describes the physical, emotional, and
financial impact that a crime has had on the victim (Hasbrouck, 2022). These statements
are typically written by the victim and submitted to the court before sentencing. The
statement can include details about how the crime has impacted the victim's life, such as
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the physical and emotional pain they have suffered, the financial losses they have
endured, and any other effects the crime has had. It can also include the victim's thoughts
on the offender's actions and any desired outcome for the sentencing. Victim impact
statements can help the court to understand the full impact that the crime has had on the
victim and to determine an appropriate sentence.
8. A victim can give a victim impact statement in two ways. The first way is by appearing in
court and delivering a verbal statement to the court (Hasbrouck, 2022). The second way
is by submitting a written statement to the court before the sentencing hearing. In either
instance, the statement should focus on the crime's effects on the victim's life.
9. I chose to watch the video clip from "the National Center for Victims of Crime
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8QhYXx_dQ)"
This video talks about the importance of providing support and services to victims
of crime. It explains the different rights and resources victims have access to and how
they can access them (Tri-County Times, 2019). The video also outlines the challenges
faced by victims of crime and explains the importance of providing support and services
to them. This information was both shocking and eye-opening. I was shocked to learn
that victims of crime often struggle to access the resources and services they need and
that many victims feel isolated and forgotten by the criminal justice system. I had no idea
that the criminal justice system often fails to provide victims with the support they need
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and deserve. This changed my perception of the criminal justice system, as I had not
realized how many victims are underserved by it.
This video also confirmed my understanding of the importance of providing
support and services to victims of crime (Tri-County Times, 2019). I knew that victims
often suffer from emotional and financial hardship, but I had not realized that victims
could face other challenges, such as difficulty accessing resources and services. This
video has reinforced my belief that victims need to be provided with the support and
resources they need to heal and cope with the trauma of the crime. This information has
impacted me by reaffirming my goal of helping victims of crime. I am more inspired than
ever to seek a profession in the criminal justice system where I can assist crime victims in
getting the resources and assistance they require after watching this film.
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References
Hasbrouck, B. (2022). The Antiracist Constitution. BUL Rev., 102, 87.
Tri-County Times. (2019). Matthew Jordan Carrier sentenced, hears victim impact statements.
Www.youtube.com. Retrieved from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8QhYXx_dQ

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when dealing with victims of crime.

services and compensation.

can be heard in court proceedings by providing a statement or testifying.

6. A victim advocate is an individual or organization that provides support, advice, and

or meetings with law enforcement.

victim and to determine an appropriate sentence.

realized how many victims are underserved by it.

This video also confirmed my understanding of the importance of providing

impacted me by reaffirming my goal of helping victims of crime. I am more inspired than

Hasbrouck, B. (2022). The Antiracist Constitution. BUL Rev., 102, 87.

Www.youtube.com. Retrieved from:

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