Slide 6: Resources/Support for Crime Victims

Question 1

Question: What are some systemic factors that affect access to victim services?

Answer 1

Answer: Women are more likely to access victim services than men, and systemic factors such as gender roles and societal perceptions can influence the availability and utilization of support services.

Question 2

Question: What are Victim Impact Statements, and how are they used?

Answer 2

Answer: Victim Impact Statements allow victims to express the emotional, financial, and psychological impact of the crime in the justice process. These statements give victims a voice in the court proceedings.

Question 3

Question: What is Victim-Offender Reconciliation Programs?

Answer 3

Answer: Victim-Offender Reconciliation Programs are restorative justice programs that aim to facilitate dialogue and resolution between victims and offenders, often with the goal of rehabilitation and reconciliation.