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The direct victim of a crime is someone who personally experiences physical or psychological harm. Crimes often affect not only the direct victims but also the victims’ families, friends, and even their communities. These are the indirect victims. For example, after terrorist attacks or random acts of violence such as school shootings, families, neighborhoods, and communities suffer along with the people who were harmed firsthand. Victims, whether direct or indirect, cope with the aftermath of a crime in a variety of ways depending upon their resources, beliefs, and values. Some may turn to prayer or professional counseling, while others may rely on a support system of friends and family. Other individuals may use negative coping strategies such as turning to drugs, alcohol, or some other negative behavior. In this Application, you examine how crimes affect direct and indirect victims, the needs of direct and indirect victims, and the extent to which the criminal justice system addresses their needs.
To prepare for this assignment:
Review Chapter 1 in your course text, Changing Lenses. Reflect on what it means to victimize or be victimized by another person.
Review Chapter 2 in your course text, Changing Lenses. Consider the victim’s experience during and after the described case, and focus on the importance of meeting victims’ needs to aid the recovery process.
Review both of the following vignettes:
"I fell into this deep, dark hole with no steps"
"We’re having a problem forgiving the judge and the system"
For each vignette, think about the psychological effects of crime on the direct and indirect victims, and the needs associated with those effects.
Consider the extent to which the criminal justice system addresses their needs.
Think about two ways in which the criminal justice system could address their needs.
The assignment (1–2 pages):
Explain the psychological effects of crime on the direct and indirect victims in the vignettes and the needs associated with those effects.
Explain the extent to which the criminal justice system addresses their needs.
Explain at least two ways in which the criminal justice system could address their needs. Be specific and provide examples.
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