Most victims and victim advocates state that a primary goal of the victims' movement is to

a. ensure that crime victims have a voice within the community, specifically within the criminal justice system.
b. ensure that the rights of defendants are minimized.
c. that defendants charged with violent crimes are not released on bond.
d. Ensure that all changing and sentencing decisions include the agreement of the victim


Answer: a. ensure that crime victims have a voice within the community, specifically within the criminal justice system.

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A) Makes policy advocacy an optional activity. B) Focuses only on such issues as confidentiality. C) Requires all social workers to engage in policy advocacy. D) Limits policy advocacy to macro practitioners in social work.

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a) the presence of a paramilitary culture b) high incidence of violence against women c) enormous efforts currently being made there to combat violence d) all of the above

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In a nonprofit organization, ________________typically chairs the strategic planning committee.

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