CJ 315 Module Two Practice Activity

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CJ 315 Module Two Practice Activity Criminal Justice Professional Three Key Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Victims Potential Consequences to Victims of Not Meeting These Responsibilities Law Enforcement In cases that involve injuries, they can provide emergency services and provide aid to the victim until emergency services arrive. Secures the victim's property if their safety is in jeopardy due to the result of the crime, or if the property needs to be collected and used as evidence. Contact the victim by either telephone or in person within 24 to 48 hours after the incident to see if assistance has been received, or if they still need help in getting those resources. ( Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System ) If a victim is injured while law enforcement is present, and they don’t render aid until emergency services come there is a possibility the victim could die. Also, if law enforcement doesn’t follow up with the victim within the time frame there is a possibility the victim could fall victim to another crime or something else might have happened during that time. It is also important that survivors of crime know what resources are available to them so law enforcement must follow up quickly to ensure they have that information as soon as possible. Prosecution Provides contact information for victim services that victims can connect with as well as providing appropriate notification services to victims. (In MN for example the notification service program is called Minnesota Haven.) ( Office of Justice Programs ) Provide notification of case status at critical stages of the criminal justice system. Ensure that victim impact information is included, such as written statements, and audio or video statements, into court proceedings. ( Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System ) The prosecution must keep the victim up to date on relevant court dates and information for both closure and safety purposes of the victim. It is also important that the prosecution includes all relevant victim impact information as many times this is the only time during the criminal justice process that the victims’ voice is typically heard. (Unless they were also a witness, in the case of a trial.) Defense Defend victims who are being prosecuted for their actions (ex: self-defense, survivors of abuse who “take matters into their own hands”, etc.) Respect the victim's legal and constitutional rights and do not challenge them just to harass the victim. Fully participating in restorative justice programs that make attempts to bring victims and offenders together voluntarily in ways that could potentially benefit both In some cases, the attacker and the victim are the same person (such as in cases of domestic violence victims retaliating against their abuser) In cases like these it is important to make sure the victim/defendant is getting their due process and being treated fairly and with respect.
Criminal Justice Professional Three Key Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Victims Potential Consequences to Victims of Not Meeting These Responsibilities parties and contribute to other issues like crime reduction. ( Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System ) Judiciary Provides contact information for assistance and protection from the court that victims can access 24/7. Provide victims with courtroom accommodations to ensure they are safe and separated from both the offender and their family members. Meeting with prosecutors to see if they have spoken with the victim before offering any plea deals, to ensure the victim agreed and understood the terms of the deal. ( Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System ) It is important that victims feel safe and protected if it is not ensured that they will be separated from the offender and their family It could cause further trauma to the victim and they could potentially be revictimized (by being harassed or attacked either verbally or physically) by either the offender or from someone in their family. It is also important that if a plea deal is reached the victim knows about the deal and agrees to it. If a deal is offered without the victims' knowledge they might feel as though they are being silenced all over again. They might also feel confused and like they’re being kept out of the loop. Probation Contact victims as part of the pre-sentence investigation (PSI) to assess the psychological, financial, and physical impact that the crime had on them and their families. Include any victim impact statement information in the official PSI report that’s submitted to the court. Determine specific conditions of probation to ensure the victim’s safety. ( Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System ) Probation must report any victim concerns in the offenders' PSI report because if they fail to neglect any safety concerns or requests for protection orders there is a possibility the offender might retaliate once they are released. Institutional Corrections Notify victims of the offender's status, including current location, classification status, possible release date, escape, or death, when requested by the victim. Make sure that inmates receive programming that is in line with court orders and is relevant to victims. (Ex: sex offender treatment, alcohol and/or drug counseling, anger management, etc.) Obtain relevant victim information, such as victim impact statements, and protection orders, from court documentation so it can be included in the offender's file. Correctional facilities must inform victims regarding the status of the inmate/offender so the victim can prepare for any potential trials and take any needed precautions to make sure protection orders are being honored or set in place if requested. If an inmate is not notified of an offender's release status, for example, they might not have the time they need to set up protection orders or do what they feel is best to keep them safe and away from their attacker.
Criminal Justice Professional Three Key Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Victims Potential Consequences to Victims of Not Meeting These Responsibilities ( Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System ) Parole Agencies Speak with victims to see if they have any concerns regarding their safety and security if the offender/inmate is granted parole and include any reasonable concerns into parole conditions. Participate in multi-disciplinary efforts with other organizations and departments that work with the criminal justice system to ensure a smooth delivery of rights and services to crime victims. Provide information and referrals to victims who require assistance. ( Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System ) It is important that parole agencies ask victims about certain behaviors when deciding whether to grant parole. If the offender is violent or likely to re-offend, then the chance of them getting parole would be slim to none to protect the victim. If parole does not check in with victims about their concerns and get their input on whether the inmate should be considered for parole, not only might the victim feel silenced again there is also a chance their attacker might retaliate, and they would not have had the time needed to take safety precautions. References OVC. (n.d.). Dynamics of the Criminal Justice System . The Criminal Justice System Continuum. https://www.ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/nvaa2000/chap2-2.htm Office of Justice Programs . Learn more about DPS, Divisions, Programs, Boards, and Committees. (n.d.-a). https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/help- for-crime-victims/victim-notification/Pages/minnesota-haven.aspx
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