SOC 3750 Study Guide - Homicide, Victims Family, Restorative Justice
13 Aug 2014
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Chapter 16: homicide is represented in society"s culture through, language (murder a paper, slaughter the other team, video games (cod etc) Homicide survivors: or co-victims are the friends and family members of murder victims. They are not counted among those victimized by crime by the fbi or other organizations. Complicated bereavement where they cannot reconcile their loss: economic loss from trial attendance or medical bills as well, crime scene clean-up companies charge -,000 to clean a home, media sensationalism. Victim"s rights movement: began in the 1970s, feminists: women"s shelters and rape shield laws, madd formed, victims of crime act passed in 1984, provides funding for victim assistance programs and state victim compensation, victim impact statements. Victim assistance programs: aid for victims of crime established in 1972 by carol vitter in st. louis. Improved notification of families and updates on court cases: counselling. Laura"s law: made public an ohio law that mandates all upcoming parole hearings must be.
