Class: Victim Advocacy

nstructions:

It is important as a victim advocate working in the field of crisis and the criminal justice system to be able to hear/learn/be given a case and know how to assess the needs of everyone involved. 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

– Stage Crisis Intervention Model
Using Robert’s R-SSCIM 7 stage crisis intervention model.reate 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?