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According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (n.d.), fear is one of the major reasons victims do not report crimes. This may include fear of retaliation or fear of getting the offender into trouble. It is not hard to imagine that some of this fear may be lessened if victims have someone to assist them through the important first steps after crimes have been committed. This is when victims’ advocates become so important. These professionals “offer victims information, emotional support, and help finding resources and filling out paperwork.” In some cases, advocates even go to court with victims (National Center for Victims of Crime, 2012). It truly takes a special person to become a victims’ advocate.
The Assessment:
Consider the type of characteristics you feel are necessary to be a strong and effective victims’ advocate.
Download the Victim Advocate Job Profile Worksheet located in this module’s Learning Resources. Answer the questions on the worksheet.
Then, in approximately 500 words, describe types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses.
References
Bureau of Justice Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved May 29, 2018, from https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/press/vnrp0610pr.c...
National Center for Victims of Crime. (2012). Retrieved March 13, 2018, from http://victimsofcrime.org/home
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Running head: VICTIM ADVOCACY
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Victim Advocacy
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VICTIM ADVOCACY
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Victim Advocacy
What responsibilities does a
Offering the victim information, finding resources, filing paper,
victim advocate have in a
going to court with victims, and contacting the necessary
case?
organizations regarding the case as well as emotional support
When does a victim
Advocate involvement start after the filing of a police report. The
advocate become involved
involvement ends after the closure of the case
in a criminal case? When
does the involvement end?
What skills would be
Some of the essential skills for advocates include the ability to listen,
important for a victim
a strong sense of compassion and empathy, can identify problems,
advocate to possess? Why?
high advocacy and counselling skills. Having such skills is crucial
since the advocate has to listen to the victim's information and use it
during representation. The best communication skills are essential i...
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