Victim Advocacy

In an 8-10 paper, using the headings below and including at least 3 sources other than the textbook complete the following:

– Selection of crime
Chose a recent crime/case where there were victims. Find a video (news footage, raw witness footage, etc.) that discusses the case. Include the video as a resource in your paper, and you will post it for fellow students in your discussion board.

– Stage Crisis Intervention Model
Using Roberts R-SSCIM 7 stage crisis intervention model (Chapter 15 and Crisis Intervention Model Crisis Intervention Model – Alternative Formats ) create a plan to provide crisis counseling and victim services.

– Challenges
What challenges might you have you assist this victim/survivor?

– Active Listening
Discuss the importance of active listening and being genuine in your care for the victim.

– Focus of Service Delivery
Consider the four impact areas of victimization: emotional, physical, financial and psychological. What area(s) should be the initial focus of service delivery? How might that focus change as the situation for the victims change?

– Community Resources
What resources in the community are appropriate given the needs of the victim/survivor? Support your response.

– Support of Family, Friends, and Neighbors
How will the support of family, friends and neighbors help or hinder the victim through this situation?

– Reoccurrence of Victimization
Is there any likelihood for reoccurrence of victimization (re-victimization)? Explain your response.

– Marsy’s Law
How would Marsy’s Law and the victim’s participation in the Criminal Justice System contribute to a victim’s perspective on “justice”?

– Self-Care
In order to prevent vicarious traumatization, how would you practice self-care?

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