Part 1 of this Assessment requires the submission of two files:
A completed Victim Advocate Job Profile Worksheet and a short overview of approximately 500 words of types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses.
A short overview of approximately 500 words of types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses.
Part 2 of this Assessment requires submission of one file:
A completed brochure.
Part 1
Consider the type of characteristics you feel are necessary to be a strong and effective victims advocate.
Download the Victim Advocate Job Profile Worksheet. Answer the questions on the worksheet.
Write a short overview, in approximately 500 words, to describe types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses.
Part 2
Research via the Walden Library and the Internet to find scholarly resources that focus on crime and victim statistics in Washington, D.C.
Develop a brochure that includes the following:
A cover/title panel with graphics and statistics
The Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights
The Crime Victim’s Compensation Program in Washington, D.C.
Types of victims
Community resources in Washington, D.C.
Volunteer opportunities in Washington, D.C.
