For this activity, you are required to submit a minimum three-page paper that uses at least two credible sources (other than
your textbook). All source material must be referenced (paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying
citations). Conduct research using the online library databases to address the following questions:
1. What are the rights guaranteed to victim s?
2. Imagine you are a victim of a crime. What would/should you do if your rigl1ts are violated?
3. What are the rights and laws involved in domestic violence cases? Ne restraining orders and mandatory arrests
enough to help a victim?
4. What kinds of victim’s rights, compensation programs. and prevention programs for victims of domestic violence
exist in your state? Ne there any national programs? How do these help the victim ?
Unit VIII Scholarly .Activity /I /Qo
For this activity, you will submit a one-page response addressing these questions:
• Should law enforcement officers inform a crime victim about victim impact statements?
• Would it depend on the crime?
• How would you discuss it with a victim?
• How does this form and explanation of rights assist victims in the criminal justice process?
• Would the Jack of it change the process for them?
Include with your response two one- to two-page forms. One form is something that could be given to victims outlining their
rights . The other form outlines what you think a victim impact statement should include. You may research and look at
examples of these forms. but you must create your own.