Compare and contrast the victim remedies and services discussed in the chapter. What makes them different from one another? Give examples of each.
What will be an ideal response?
1.) Victim compensation: a large portion of funding comes from the criminals through fees and fines; The Victim of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) authorized funding for state compensation and assistance programs.
2.) Victim impact statements: gives the victim an opportunity to address the court.
3.) Victim/witness assistance programs: provide victims with assistance as they navigate the criminal justice system
4.) Family justice centers: provide counseling, advocacy, legal services, health care, financial services, housing assistance, and employment referrals
5.) Victim-offender mediation programs: designed to provide victims—usually those of property and minor assaults—a chance to meet with their offenders in a structured environment.
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The Court has ruled that evidence seized by parole officers during a(n) _____________ search and seizure need not be excluded at a parole revocation hearing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is NOT a recommended situation for performing a field identification or show-up?
A) when the evidence is weak that you have the right person B) when several suspects have been collected and there was only one perpetrator C) when a suspect is found near the scene of a crime within a reasonable time D) when it is necessary to take the suspect to the hospital if the victim is danger of dying E) when the subject is exhibited in handcuffs
Who has the responsibility for the success of an event once an event is booked?
A. the service staff B. the kitchen staff C. the banquet manager D. the owner
Status offenders make up about ____ of the juvenile court caseload
a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%