SESSION
ONE: OVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION TO VICTIM ASSISTANCE ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATION
- Why Victim
Assistance?
- Job Description
- Legal Terminology
- Victims'
Rights Legislation
- Discussion
of Pertinent State Statutes and Applicable Laws
- Introduction
to the Legal Process
- Victim Impact
Statements
ASSIGNMENTS
TO BE COMPLETED FOR SECOND WEEKEND:
- Read chapters
1-6 in the Victim Advocacy Manual.
- Draft sample
victim-impact statement based off of fact pattern given to you
by your instructor.
SESSION
TWO: EFFECTS OF CRIME ON VICTIMS, VICTIM ADVOCATE SKILLS,
ASSAULT/BATTERY, ROBBERY/BURGLARY, HOMICIDE/SUICIDE, AND HATE CRIMES
- Discussion
and Critique of Victim-Impact Statements.
- Effects of
Crime on Victims
- Victim Advocate
Skills
- Confronting
"Isms"
- Battery/Assault
- Robbery/Burglary
- Hate Crimes
- Homicide
- Suicide
ASSIGNMENTS
TO BE COMPLETED FOR THE THIRD WEEKEND:
- Read chapters
7-12 in the Manual for Victim Advocacy.
- Prepare a
cover letter and resume for critique and discussion on Sunday.
SESSION
THREE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD ABUSE,
AND JOB HUNTING TECHNIQUES.
- Domestic
Violence
- Rape and
Sexual Assault
- Child Abuse
- Job Hunting
Skills and Techniques
Congratulations!
Live
Refund Policy: We understand that your schedule may change
at the last minute and prevent you from attending this course. If
you must cancel your registration, please call us at least one week
in advance of the program and we will issue you a refund. No refunds
will be given after the first class meeting.
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