Question 1

In recent years,many law enforcement agencies have established ____victim assistance programs.

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Question 2

Discuss the use of victim impact statements,particularly in trials where the death penalty or life imprisonment is an option.Focus on the due process issue that is in question in the use of these statements.

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Question 3

The VIP is generally a program for offenders of DUI of alcohol or drugs.

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The VIP program is specifically designed for offenders of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) of alcohol or drugs.

Question 4

The victim impact statement becomes part of the court case and a ___ record.

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Question 5

The first known victim impact statement in the United States was in 1976 in the state of ____.

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Question 6

In ____,the court completely reversed itself and allowed the imposition of a death sentence to stand,based in part on evidence contained in a VIS.

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Question 7

How do victim impact panels (VIPs)function and what are their purposes?

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Question 8

What is the content of a VIS?

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Question 9

Who should submit the VIS statement if the victim is unable to?

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Question 10

_____should participate in the victim impact process by ensuring that victims are made aware of the opportunity to present their views prior to sentencing.

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Question 11

The doctrine of fundamental ___accepts the concept that due process is a generalized command that requires states to provide the defendant with a fair trial.

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Question 12

Robert Wells,a noted authority,has stated that VISs may promote the ____ recovery of victims.

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Question 13

The President's Task Force on _____ addressed the issue of victim participation at sentencing.

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Question 14

The case of ________followed the rationale of Booth and held unconstitutional the imposition of a death penalty based on prosecutorial remarks that were considered inflammatory.

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Question 15

Explain the "doctrine of fundamental fairness."

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Question 16

Judy,who works at a local dinner and is a high school dropout,requests that you assist her in preparing a VIS.She has been raped and the offender's trial is next week.How much or what part of the VIS may you prepare for her?

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Question 17

What should you advise Judy before you prepare the VIS discussed in the preceding question?

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Quiz 3: Measurement of Crime and Its Effects