VC003: Community Work

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  This Assessment requires submission of three (3) documents: Please see the attachment 

  • Part 1 of this Assessment requires the submission of two files:

    • A completed Victim Advocate Job Profile Worksheet and a short overview of approximately 500 words of types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses. 
    • A short overview of approximately 500 words of types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses. 
  • Part 2 of this Assessment requires submission of one file:

    • A completed brochure. 

Part 1

 Consider the type of characteristics you feel are necessary to be a strong and effective victims advocate.

  1. Download the Victim Advocate Job Profile Worksheet. Answer the questions on the worksheet.
  2. Write a short overview, in approximately 500 words, to describe types of services and supports that are available to victim witnesses.

Part 2

 

Research via the Walden Library and the Internet to find scholarly resources that focus on crime and victim statistics in Washington, D.C.

Develop a brochure that includes the following:

  • A cover/title panel with graphics and statistics
  • The Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights
  • The Crime Victim’s Compensation Program in Washington, D.C.
  • Types of victims
  • Community resources in Washington, D.C.
  • Volunteer opportunities in Washington, D.C.

Note: You have been provided with a brochure template that you can utilize. You are not required to use the template; however, you must include all topics indicated in the Assessment.