Victimology

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1. Bias-crime victims and their supporters have been able to improve the response of the criminal justice system in a number of ways. Outline and discuss two of the recent positive changes that have appeared in the criminal justice system with regard to bias crime, and identify the role played by victims and their supporters in forcing these changes.

2. In the aftermath of a traumatic disaster such as a terrorist bombing, victims are likely to be overwhelmed by intense emotions of shock, anxiety, confusion, sorrow, and grief. Identify two programs established to assist this special type of victim and describe how the methods they use.

3. Why should we be concerned about violence occurring in prisons between inmates?

4. A growing number of victims have discovered they can pursue their alleged wrongdoers and their own best interests via a lawsuit in civil court. Describe and explain at least three of the torts a crime victim can bring to court.

5. Discuss the concept of restorative justice. Include discussion on its purpose and goals as well as records of success or failure.

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Running head: VICTIMOLOGY

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There are two reforms which have taken place in the criminal justice system and hence
making an improvement on the manner in which the system responds to bias crimes. The first
improvement occurred in California whereby legislation was passed to include the crimes that
are committed against the gay community. This was an important step for the community in
which they had received little or no support from the political establishment who were afraid
of supporting certain sexual orientations. The second reform in the criminal justice systems
aimed at having the provisions that allowed the targets of the bias-related crimes to sue the
offenders. This is because the offenders would be violating the constitutional rights of the
victims. Additionally, it allowed the victims of the crimes to recover f...


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