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Define Normative Ethics
moral duties or the set of considerations as to how one should act
Define Applied Ethics
the application of ethical principles to specific issues in private or public life
Define Professional Ethics
a specific type of applied ethics focusing on the ethical rules that govern specific professional standards
Define Values
elements of desirability, worth, or importance
Define Good Samaritan Laws
protect passerby, bystanders, and healthcare providers who are willing to assist those who need immediate assistance from liability if unintended consequences result from their assistance
Define Regulations
usually come from federal or state governments. Noncompliance of regulations could result in sanctions, which would likely be a fine
Define Standards
a basis for accreditation in the private or the public sector. Noncompliance of standards could result in sanctions, which would likely be a fine
Define Guidelines
recommendations rather than directives among professional groups
Define Code of Ethics
a set of professional rules that regulate the behavior of the individual
Define Ethical Dilemma
situations where one has to make a moral decision from two or more choices
Define Burnout
a progressive syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment by overwork or stress
Define Compassion fatigue
a traumatic stress reaction apparent among the healthcare and human service professions such as law enforcement officers, hotline workers, nurses, ministers, counselors, and victim advocates who provide direct services and assistance to their clients
Define Compassion Satisfaction
the level of satisfaction and pleasure derive by helping others through ones work and by contributing to the well-being of others and to the greater good of society
Define Self care
Positive ways to value health and finding ways to move on from the traumatic event
What does the ABCD Model stand for?
Actions, Beliefs, Conduct, Discipline
Define Victim Assistance
a fully fledged advocacy and service field dedicated to meetings the physical, financial, and psychological needs of the victims and their families
What is Strategic planning?
one of the most critical elements in the field of victim assistance
Who has an interactive website identifying and categorizing services across the country?
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
What are some ways victims’ assistance agencies can better utilize technology?
improve effectiveness, increase access to information, improve efficiency
What is paramount to preserving safety, privacy, and trust for victims seeking services?
confidentiality
What does VINE do?
provides victims timely and reliable information regarding offenders
Human trafficking is what type of health concern?
global
What does the T-Visa do?
allows victims of human trafficking to remain in the US for up to 4 years
What does the U-Visa do?
allows victims of certain crimes that suffer mental or physical and are helping law enforcement in investigation or prosecution
Very little has been done to develop services to assist victims of what type of crime?
terrorism
what did the UN’s Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power do?
created international standard for victim assistance and victims rights
Which act provided funding for the lack of services for victims of terrorism?
Victims of Crime Act
Victims who apply for a U-Visa receive the same benefits as who?
refugees
Conducting continual assessment ensures programs are?
victim centered, evidence based, and accountable
Why is funding for victim services difficult to obtain?
competitiveness, complexibility, and amount of time available to apply
Define Ethics
the science or morality that addresses what is the right thing to do and how we ought to behave
Multicultural competence in victims’ services involves what?
understanding and appropriately responding to victims with distinct cultural variables
Why are crime victims reluctant to reach out for services?
they believe there are no adequate resources to address their needs
What is Evidence based practice
using data and research to inform and guide programs that would improve outcomes for individuals, agencies, communities
What has been identified as one of the most crucial elements in the field of victim assistance?
confidentially
What did Vision 21 do?
recommended that agencies and contingencies work together to revise funding for programs and strengthen administrative framework
What do victim assistance organization need to provide services to victims of human trafficking need to be trained in varying cultural backgrounds?
effective training
T/F: Advocacy and social movements changed the way victims were treated in the CJ system
True
T/F: ethical standards always written down in the form of laws or other rules
False
When did the social movements occur that grew the plight of victims to be recognized and have \n access to services?
1970s
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