Assignment: Executive Summary: Impacts of Victimization
Assignment: Executive Summary: Impacts of Victimization
Imagine this scenario: You have been hired by the National Center for Victims of Crime to prepare an Executive Summary on the many impacts of crime victimization. The Executive Summary will be distributed to every state’s office of victim services to inform their planning for victim’s services.
The Assessment:
Perform research the Internet to find three scholarly resources that focus on crime and victimization, specifically statistics of major crimes. Visit the National Center for Victims of Crime website listed in this module’s Learning Resources.
Subject Research: Criminal Justice & Security
Using theBasics Executive Summaries” as a guide, write a 5- to 6-page Executive Summary in which you complete the following:
- Provide an overview of crime and victimization in the United States and include current statistics of at least three major crimes (UCR Part I Crimes).
- Identify and describe three direct impacts of crime on victims and their families. Discuss whether these are short or long-term impacts.
- Explain which crimes have higher reporting rates and which crimes have lower reporting rates.
- Identify methods for improving rates of reporting for underreported crimes.
- Discuss how using statistics and improving reporting rates can lead to social change.
Module Journal: Reflection
At the end you will reflect on what you learned in the module. Write 1–2 paragraphs in which you discuss what you found most interesting, and explain. Discuss why you think crimes go unreported and what steps might be taken to increase crime reporting.
Grading Rubric Detail
Meets Expectations
Identify direct impacts of crime on victims and their families.
24 (24%) – 30 (30%)
An overview of crime and victimization in the United States is provided and includes current statistics for at least three major crimes (UCR Part I Crimes).
A description of three direct impacts of crime on victims and their families is provided and includes whether the impacts are short or long-term impacts
Evaluate crimes with high and low reporting rates.
16 (16%) – 20 (20%)
An explanation is included regarding which crimes have higher reporting rates and which crimes have lower reporting rates
Identify methods for improving reporting rates for underreported crimes.
24 (24%) – 30 (30%)
Methods are identified for improving rates of reporting for underreported crimes.
An explanation of how using statistics and improving reporting rates can lead to social change is included.
The overall Executive Summary is supported with at least three scholarly resources (textbooks, peer-reviewed journals, and government publications).
The overall paper meets the 5- to 6-page minimum, not including the title or reference pag
Engaging Multiple Social and Cultural Perspectives: Apply strategies to develop intellectual flexibility and broad knowledge that enables perception of the world through the perspectives of diverse social and cultural perspectives.
LO1: Recognize the value of one’s own and others’ social and cultural perspectives.
LO2: Recognize how knowledge from different cultural and social perspectives might affect interpretations of issues in society.
LO3: Evaluate the source of one’s own perspectives on selected issues in culture and society.
LO4: Evaluate competing social and cultural perspectives on specific problems in order to arrive at a solution
8 (8%) – 10 (10%)
Response demonstrates a clear understanding of the value of one’s own and others’ social and cultural perspectives.
Response demonstrates a clear understanding of how different cultural and social perspectives might affect interpretations of issues.
Response provides a thorough evaluation of the source of one’s own perspectives on selected issues in culture and society.
Response provides a thorough evaluation of differing perspectives and is able to make a judgment regarding viable solutions
Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose.
LO1: Develop clear introduction statements. (AWE 3; essay-level skills)
LO2: Use transitions to connect ideas. (AWE 3; essay-level skills)
LO3: Use appropriate tone and vocabulary for a given audience. (AWE 3; awareness of audience and discipline)
LO4: Apply APA formatting and style guidelines. (AWE 3; awareness of audience and discipline and credit to source
8 (8%) – 10 (10%)
Introduction statement is well-defined and clearly describes the topic and focus of the response.
Writing conveys a cohesive idea through the effective use of transitions.
Vocabulary and tone communicate key concepts that are appropriate for the audience.
Writing uses in-text citations appropriately, includes references when applicable, and is formatted according to APA Style. Minor errors in APA Style do not impede understanding or violate standards for academic integrity
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