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P a g e | 1 8-1 Project Three Submission Angelina Garcia Southern New Hampshire University CJ-315: Victimology Professor, Jennifer Grimes February 24, 2024

P a g e | 2 CJ 315 8-1 Project Three Submission I am required to understand and accept the correctional component of my position to fulfill the role of a correctional counselor. To "fix" the behavior that caused criminal acts and subsequent prison or jail sentences for young people, we hope to provide them with opportunities to participate in remedial programming. This program is designed to help young people gain insight into their behavior and learn the skills necessary to become productive members of society. The program should also help young people develop a sense of self-worth and purpose in life. Lastly, it should provide them with the resources and support needed to succeed. Keeping and demonstrating empathy for the juvenile offenders under my care is imperative for me to be able to perform this effectively. To truly empathize with someone else, you must put yourself in their shoes and feel what they are experiencing. Recognizing another individual and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives is the essence of empathy. This is distinct from sympathy, which merely involves understanding another person's viewpoints or experiences based on our own ( Psychmc.com ). Empathy requires an active effort to understand another person's experience, rather than simply feeling sorry for them. It requires being able to put yourself in the other person's shoes and think through the implications of what they are saying. Empathy is an important skill for building relationships and understanding others. As far as the victim's encounter with criminal justice specialists was concerned, their only interaction was with the police officers. There was virtually no indication of any empathy on the part of the police toward the victim. It is most likely that the victim experienced feelings of anxiety or depression as a result of the absence of empathy displayed by the officers, which contributed to the victim's seeking professional assistance. It is also important to note that the

P a g e | 3 absence of empathy conveys to victims that the criminal justice system has little interest in victims and views them as mere statistics that exist for the sole purpose of facilitating financial gain. Unfortunately, this type of reaction and feeling can also have long-term effects. A victim who perceives the criminal justice system as indifferent or hostile may be less inclined to report crimes in the future and may also be more inclined to discuss their experiences with other individuals of their age. Therefore, the legal system is often mistrusted by generations (Sasson, et al, 2015), resulting in a widespread mistrust that permeates the legal system. This can hurt the effectiveness of the criminal justice system, as victims may be less likely to report crimes and perpetrators less likely to receive justice. This can also cause individuals to become disengaged from the criminal justice system, leading to a decrease in public trust. Police responses to the robbery victim were very formulaic, which conveyed the impression that they operated by a predetermined strategy. No further action was taken by the police; traffic was simply redirected. Even though the police did not deliberately commit any crimes or commit any wrongdoing, their actions were very consistent with their "just doing our jobs" mentality. His mental health was negatively impacted by the answers or general lack of reaction he received because of the victim not receiving closure or assistance in coming to terms with what had occurred, which led him to seek counseling. Even though it is not necessary to have experienced trauma to benefit from therapy, the victim required therapy to deal with the trauma he had endured. There was no appropriate or inappropriate action taken by the police. Although the police acted complacently, they did not violate any laws in the course of their work. The response was neither pleasant nor positive in any way. The police should have taken more proactive steps to ensure that the victim was supported and given the help they needed. They should have conducted a thorough investigation into the matter and should have taken the

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P a g e | 4 necessary steps to ensure that the victim was adequately protected and provided with the necessary resources. Providing information to the offender's mother regarding the facts surrounding his offense demonstrated empathy toward the criminal, who identified himself as "Officer Friendly." It was suggested by Friendly that the offender's family background and backstory might be contributing factors to their criminal behavior. Since Officer Friendly saw himself in the same situation as the offender when he was young, he exhibited a high level of empathy toward the offender; he only made different choices. Friendly's empathy toward the offender contributed to the reduction of the offender's repercussions, resulting in a referral to a treatment program rather than the locking up of the offender. A "by-the-book" approach to the arrest and the avoidance of any empathy for the offender may have prevented the offender from being offered diversion. Empathy for the offender was a key factor in determining the outcome of the case. This showed that understanding and compassion can still be used in law enforcement. Additionally, this could have prevented the offender from becoming a statistic and would have saved resources. Although the mainstream media was supposed to report on the crime in this specific instance, they alternatively put their spin on it, as is typical of the media. In the media, the perpetrator, James, was portrayed as "viciously attacking" the victim, Victor, focusing their attention on the crime. There is no objective meaning to the phrase "vicious," which could have a significant impact on how individuals view the situation. Although no concrete evidence was available to support the assertion that James was a possible gang member, the media continued to refer to him as a "possible gang member." Because of the sensational reporting style of the media (Gilbert & Heath, 1996), the general public tends to believe that James should be locked up

P a g e | 5 instead of given an alternative disposition due to the pejorative and highly charged subjective terminology that is employed. This inaccurate and biased language can lead to an inaccurate perception of an offender, and lead to harsher punishment, even when the evidence does not justify it. It also fuels a cycle of negative stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes, making it more difficult for offenders to find meaningful rehabilitation or reintegration.

P a g e | 6 References: Gilbert, K. & Heath, L. Mass Media and Fear of Crime. American Behavioral Scientist. Vol 39, Issue 4. Sasson, et al Barriers to Calling 911 and Learning and Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Residents of Primarily Latino, High-Risk Neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado. Annals of Emergency Medicine. Vol 65, Issue 5, p. 545-552, May 2015. https://www.psychmc.com/articles/empathy-vs-sympathy

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