| First Response to Victims of Crime Contributor(s): Justice, U. S. Department of (Author) |
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ISBN: 1500623547 ISBN-13: 9781500623548 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.58 lbs) 106 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Whenever a crime is committed, law enforcement officers are usually the first to arrive on the scene and to interact with victims. Law enforcement officers have more contact with crime victims than any other criminal justice professional. This makes their role critical and puts them in a unique position to assist victims immedi- ately after the crime and encourage and facilitate victim participa- tion in the criminal justice system. The initial response to a victim will have a long-lasting impact on that individual's view of the justice system and participation in the investigation and prosecution of the crime. The first response also is a key factor in whether or not a victim ultimately accesses needed services and assistance, such as crisis intervention, counseling, financial compensation, information, referrals to community programs, and help in navigat- ing the justice process. |