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2-1 Practice Activity

2-1 Practice Activity

Q Overview In this practice activity, you will identify key roles and responsibilities of criminal justice professionals regarding victims. You will also describe potential consequences to victims when those responsibilities are not met. Prompt The criminal justice system can create intimidating experiences for victims of crime. Many victims are simply not aware of the criminal justice process or their rights as they attempt to navigate their way to seeking justice and restoration. Criminal justice and allied professionals have roles and responsibilities pertaining to victims. Using the Module Two Practice Activity Template Word Document, identify three key roles and responsibilities of the specified criminal justice professionals (law enforcement, prosecution, defense, judiciary, probation, institutional corrections, and parole agencies). Then, in 25 to 50 words for each response, describe the potential consequences to victims when those responsibilities are not met. Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed: • For each of the seven criminal justice professionals listed in the template, identify three key roles and responsibilities regarding victims of crime. • Describe the potential consequences to victims when criminal justice professionals do not meet their responsibilities regarding victims. Guidelines for Submission This assignment must be completed in written format using the provided template. Any references should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

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Law Enforcement • If the victim's personal safety has been jeopardized as a result of the crime, or if the property is to be utilized as evidence, it must be secured. • Providing crime victims with information on their constitutional and statutory rights, as well as victim compensation options and referrals for help filling out compensation forms. • Upon the victim's request, contact a victim service specialist to give on-site aid and support.