Victims’ Rights

ajs200-lesson 6-Victims’ Rights

ajs 200 instructions

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*use topic titles, a paragraph entitled “Conclusion

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1 of 15
The article “No More Rights Without Remedies” discusses the victim’s most basic rights, which include which of the following?
A. The right to be heard
B. The right to be notified
C. Protection from harm
D. B and C only
E. All of the above
Question
2 of 15
The criminal justice system has been slow to adapt the adjudicated process to incorporate the rights and concerns of victims.
True
False
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3 of 15
In the NCVRW theme video, victims of crimes ask for which of the following rights?
A. To be informed
B. To attend the hearing
C. To be heard
D. B and C only
E. All of the above
Question
4 of 15
The Office of Victims’ Crime was the first organization that was created following the victims’ rights movement.
True
False
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5 of 15
At the conclusion of their research in the state of Colorado, the NCVLI found more favorable attitudes toward victims’ rights after the opening of the victims’ rights clinic.
True
False
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6 of 15
Which state has been a leader in the modern reform for victims’ rights?
Arizona
Maryland
Colorado
Washington
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7 of 15
When comparing the three states in their survey, NCVLI found that state of _______________ had the highest completion for the survey.
Utah
South Carolina
Maryland
Texas
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8 of 15
What does the acronym VOCA stand for?
Victims of Criminal Alliance
Victims of Corrupt Associations
Victims of Crime Act
Victims of Criminal Associations
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9 of 15
Most victims of crime don’t feel abandoned most of the time.
True
False
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10 of 15
The mission of the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) is to promote balance and fairness in the justice system through crime-victim-centered legal advocacy, education, and resource sharing.
True
False
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11 of 15
What was the early motivating force to push the victims’ rights movement?
Victims’ Act
1982 President’s Task Force of Victims of Crime
The Justice Act
Victims’ Rights and Service for the 21st Century
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12 of 15
Which of the following individuals participated in the survey conducted by NCVLI on criminal justice officials’ attitudes toward and knowledge of victims’ rights?
A. Victims’ advocates
B. Judges
C. Prosecutors
D. A and C only
E. All of the above
Question
13 of 15
The victims’ rights movement began in Babylonia in times of Hammurabi.
True
False
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14 of 15
Which of the following is/are challenges encountered by National Crime Victim Law Institute when conducting impact evaluations?
A. Difficulty to evaluate a program with varied goals
B. Low success rate of the programs
C. Same specific goals for all clinics
D. B and C only
E. All of the above
Question
15 of 15
In conducting their survey of criminal justice officials’ attitudes toward and knowledge of victims’ rights, the NCVLI asked the participants 15 important questions.
True
False

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Your answer should be at least 2 paragraphs and be supported by at least two outside resources (other than course material).

Lesson 6 Short Answer Essay-Victims’ Rights

Identify a local organization in your area that assists victims of crimes. Provide a brief description and explain the important
role the organization carries in the society.