Candy Parker: Introduction To The Victims Advocacy Movement
Stephanie Parker
Introduction to Victims Advocacy
Professor Ronald Tarpey In my opinion, I do not think the victims movement has reached its full potential. I feel this way because in any government, law, or movement there is always room for improvements. With society changing at an alarming rate, and crime getting more violent , there is room for improvement. As crime worsens, more laws are created, which means changes in the criminal justice system has to be made. Crime just doesn 't affect the victim, everyone is affected, including society and the offender. One great victim advocacy group we hear a lot about is MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This group was formed in 1980, by Candy Lightner. Ms. Lightner formed this group because
Introduction to Victims Advocacy
Professor Ronald Tarpey In my opinion, I do not think the victims movement has reached its full potential. I feel this way because in any government, law, or movement there is always room for improvements. With society changing at an alarming rate, and crime getting more violent , there is room for improvement. As crime worsens, more laws are created, which means changes in the criminal justice system has to be made. Crime just doesn 't affect the victim, everyone is affected, including society and the offender. One great victim advocacy group we hear a lot about is MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This group was formed in 1980, by Candy Lightner. Ms. Lightner formed this group because