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Please include an introduction and 4 sources. Total of 500 words is enough APA FORMAT

Part One

· Find 3 to 5 outside sources to use in your Performance Task.

· Research victim-focused programs for examples to use when proposing your new program or the implementation of an existing program.

· Find cases, theories, or other research that you could use to support your proposal.

The Performance Task:

Write a proposal for one of the following to be implemented in your community or in your current criminal justice practice:

· A new victim-focused program

· The implementation of an existing victim-focused program

Your proposal should include the following:

· A rationale for why the program will be effective in your community

· A rationale for how the program will help victims

· A rationale for how the program may also help offenders (if applicable)

· Your positions should be supported by examples and evidence from the learning resources in the course as well as independent research (3 to 5 outside sources).

· Examples of evidence include cases, theories, and research about existing programs.

Part two

· Describe the United States and foreign compensation programs you selected.

· Explain the differences between the two programs.

· Explain how at least one component of the foreign country’s program might be applied to programs in the United States and/or in your home state. Be specific.

Part Three

· Select a criminal justice role that is affected by victims’ rights.

Then, address the following:

· Explain how the rights of crime victims affect your selected role and that role’s professional standards.

· How might the continuing evolution of the victim change the professional standards of the criminal justice role you selected?

· Explain how technology or media has changed or will change the role of the victim.

Be sure to draw upon examples from your independent research and the learning resources to support your response.