By reconstructing the past, the second method of inquiry can be used which is to discover or create new knowledge. It is the process of collecting data, evidence or any information that will lead to the arrest of a suspect. Both methods have similarities. It includes the who, (who was involved) the what, (what happened), the when (when did it happen), the where (where did it happen) and the how (how did it happen). An example of both methods combined will be when an investigator collects information from witness, evidence and data bases then use it to reconstruct the past.
In a trial you deal with the facts of the case. The victim-impact statement will add the human element relevant to the crime. It will let me focus on the monetary cost of the crime. I will consider the suffering, social, physical, and psychological damage the victim has incurred. If the financial cost was not revealed in the trial, I will also have that information.
The Act contains a Charter of Victim’s Rights which requires, among a number of things, respect for a victim’s dignity, victim’s compensation, protection from the accused, protection of identity and assistance during the criminal process. The Charter also introduces victim impact statements, which is allows the victim an opportunity to participate in the process by letting the court know how the crime has affected them. The judge has a discretion to hear and to take into account a victim impact statement in determining the sentence. Victim impact statements are only permitted for serious offences and are presented after the offender is found guilty, before the sentence is passed. In the case of McCartney v R (2009) A male found guilty of sexual assault was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment, after the aggravating factors were considered, including the victim impact statement, it was concluded by the judge that the victim’s “life and studies have been totally disrupted by the event and suffered considerable distress.” The victim impact statement in this case influenced the sentence and the judge was able to effectively use his discretion to determine the best sentence for both the offender and the victim, by taking into account both the mitigating and aggravating factors.
This paper will discuss, and analyze restorative justice, its history, and its impact on both offenders, and victims.It will also discuss the pros, as well as the cons
Victimology: A Study of Crime Victims 1 Victimology is an important element in the process of learning about crime victims, the needs of the victims, and even about the perpetrator of the crime. It identifies the victims, reveals their physical and mental state before and after the crime, their social interactions, and ideas as to why they were a victim. Victimology does not give the reasons why a particular person is chosen by an offender, however it will give general overview of victim selection (Petherick, “Victimology” 2010) The definitions of victimology vary in the use of words within the definition, such as victim, crime victim or behavior of crime victim. Victimology as an academic term containing two elements; the Latin word “victima” which translate into victim and the Greek word “logos” which means a system of knowledge (Dussich “Victimology ‘Past, Present and Future’”2000). In it’s simplest definition, victimology is the study of the victim or victims of a particular offender (Wallace & Roberson 2011: 3).
Typology for crime uses defined characteristics, such as motivation, situation, behavior-both victim and offender-, and aspects unique to the offense. 2. What are the key issues to be considered in explaining patterns of homicide? * When trying to explain homicide, socio-demographics need to be examined. Using cultural norms, weapons availability, gang activity, geographic region, victim-offender relationship, as well as individual characteristics as considerations can give a much greater idea of statistics and causes.
The Career Development Trainee Program, the Center thrift store, a casework department was opened and a school-based program, Partners in Prevention, and a Youth Employment Network was started. By 1980 thanks to Marie, the agency was able to purchase two vans and expand what was once a six room operation into a million dollar new youth center compete with a day care center, group work facilities, adult activity areas, a thrift shop, and a recreational room. The Neighborhood Center had also resulted in a volunteer increase from less than 1000 at the beginning of Marie’s reign as Director to over 5000 members. During the late 80’s through the 90’s she continued to strive to make the Neighborhood Center the best it could be. Marie added additional departments in social group work, casework, youth employment, and a community support system for mental patients who had been assimilated back into the community from the Utica Psychiatric Center.
Consensus theory means any area dealing with a problem where several objects must be simplified to one. This paper will research thorough back ground of crime including the main themes associated with crime, why crime is committed, the four main perspectives of crime (legalist, political, psychological, sociological), and how society perceives crime. This paper will also research how consensus is formed among society and what factors play a role. Research as to how deviance, social norms and theories all have a vital role in how society form consensus. A clearer understanding of consensus theorists will be examined and the ideologies behind these individuals.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia. Many Liberians arrived in the U.S. as part of the refugee resettlement program, whereby the United Nations identifies populations in need of a durable solution to their displacement. The number of refugees arriving from Liberia has steadily increased, from fewer than 50 in 1996 to more than 7,000 in 2004. Along with resettled refugees; the Liberian community in the U.S. is comprised of asylum seekers, students, permanent residents, and Liberians who have become naturalized U.S. citizens. For example, in 2005, 69 Liberians arrived in the U.S. on student visas, 4,880 Liberians were classified as legal permanent residents, and more than 1500 Liberians became U.S. citizens.12 Many Liberians are under temporary protective status (TPS), a temporary immigration status granted to eligible nationals of designated countries.13 Liberians have settled throughout the U.S., although communities of Liberians are more concentrated in certain areas.
Definition of Key Concepts 2.1 Criminal Profiling ( Hard evidence profiling) According to Turvey 1999, the process of inferring distinctive personality characteristics of individuals responsible for committing criminal acts has been commonly referred to as ‘criminal profiling.’ These include biographic details of the perpetrator, crime-scene analysis, and so on. 2.2 Criminological Profiling (Soft evidence profiling) According to Joubert, Hesselink & Marais 2003, criminological profiling is the assessment of criminal behaviour which includes assessing the victims’ credibility, motives & causes of the crime, modi operandi, personal & family background, post offence behaviour & appearances. 2.3 Risk Assessment The assessment of risk involves predicting how likely it is that the individual will in the future commit crime, or reoffend. 3. Main Views The main purpose of the profile is to investigate a crime in order to successfully apprehend the perpetrator, provide investigators with relevant leads & strategies & to help gain insight into the offenders state of mind before, during & after the commission of the crime, whereas the main objective of prediction is to identify the risk factors that are involved in reoffending &