Assignment:
Choose one of the following questions for your discussion:
1) Should offenders who have had a history of victimization be treated differently by the legal system than individuals who have not had a history of victimization, and why? Which is more likely - victimization is more likely to come before offending or offending is more likely to come before victimization? Be sure to document your research.
2) What rights does the state that you reside in provide to crime victims? What rights do you believe to be the most important? Do you think it is the role of the criminal justice system to provide victims with rights? How else could we ensure that victims get the help they need? Be sure to document your research.