Objective: Interview for what rights victims have in our society.

Today, victim advocates are prevalent in most communities. They are an important part of the criminal justice system in today’s society. They have a wealth of knowledge and work closely with victims daily. They work with prosecutors, law enforcement, other governmental entities, organizations and individuals in the community to assist victims. Taking the time to speak with a victim advocate is a great opportunity to learn and understand what victims’ rights are, and how advocates assist them.

• Interview a victims’ rights advocate and write a two page paper about your experience.
• • Make contact with an advocate in your area.
  • Make a request for an interview and explain your assignment.
  • Prepare a set of questions to help you fully understand what a victim advocate is and how they help.
  • Once completed, write an overview of your experience and what you have learned from the interview.