Definitions
What is empathy?
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
How does my offense affect my family?
Family could be disappointed, having to pay fines, community service, and court ordered for counseling.
How is the victim impacted by offenses?
Trauma, medical bills, replacing lost items, fear. loss of trust
How does the community feel about your offenses?
No trust, fear, feeling the community is unsafe, wanting to punish instead of assisting in rehabilitation
How do I feel about my offenses?
Ashamed for what i am putting my family through, feeling i could have made a better choice, why am I in Challenge or detention, community service, guilt
Reasons to have empathy for someone?
Empathy is crucial because it allows us to understand and share the feelings of others, leading to stronger relationships, improved communication, conflict resolution, and a greater sense of connection within communities, making it vital for positive social interactions both personally and professionally.
How is family impacted by criminal behaviors?
Negative effects on a child's emotional and psychological well-being, leading to increased aggression, antisocial behavior, and mental health problems. It may also damage the parent-child relationship and erode trust between the child and their parents.
How can the victim be harmed?
death, broken bones, stress-related problems such as concentrating at work, school, and physical illness
What might happen if people rob a store on a regular basis?
store might close people lose their jobs, more security, more surveillance cameras
I am taking ________________ for my actions because i want to become a _______________ person.
accountability and responsible
What is restitution?
It is the returning of property or paying back the value of the property that was lost. in criminal cases, one of the penalties imposed is requiring return of stolen goods to the victim or payment to the victim for harm caused
Crime not only harms victims, but it can also cause destruction in the lives of families too. (Give me three example)
Harmed their sense of personal security, Creates an atmosphere of fear, Family has feelings of sadness, and it can result in a financial burden for the family.
What is it called when victims lose salary, have medical bills, and have to replace personal documents?
Financial burden from the crime
How does your offense impact the community? (provide three examples)
Distrust in the community, Neighbors see me as a troublemaker, Polie are always at my house, hard to find a job
What are warning signs that you are about to commit an offense? (There are three)
Situation, thoughts, feelings
What is the definition of a victim?
someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone
Provide three ways you have affected your family?
l have brought shame to my family, I have lost touch with people I care about, I was dishonest., l have been a bad role-model to my siblings
What is it called when the victim experiences fear, panic, anxiety, and anger?
Emotional impact of the crime.
How have you been harmed by your criminal activity? (Give me five examples)
Freedom, Trust of my family, Family relationships, School/work opportunities, Money, Good Health, Criminal record
What is a victimless crime?
Victimless crime is an illegal act where there's no readily identifiable victim, though the act may violate social norms or be perceived as harmful to society. Examples include recreational drug use, prostitution, and illegal gambling
True or False
When a girl says no to having sex she means yes.
False
In the state of Texas how many years can you serve as an adult for trafficking drugs across state lines?
Four to 400 grams of Penalty Group 2: Five to 99 years in prison and a fine as high as $10,000. 28 to 200 grams of Penalty Group 4: Two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
What is a victim impact statement?
A victim impact statement is a written or spoken account from a victim of a crime that describes the impact of the crime on their lives, including physical, emotional, psychological, and financial consequences. It provides an opportunity for victims to share how the crime has affected them with the court during sentencing or other legal proceedings.
True or False
Crime has more of a financial impact than emotional.
False
In the state of Texas how many years can you serve as an adult for trafficking people across state lines?
n Texas, the penalty for trafficking people across state lines can vary, but it can involve imprisonment for a significant period. A third-degree felony under Texas law, with a 10-year minimum sentence, can be enhanced to a second-degree felony with a 10-year minimum, or even a first-degree felony with a 25-year minimum, depending on specific circumstances
True or False
Depression is a common reaction among family members of a homicide victim.
True
In the state of Texas when are you considered an adult for a crime?
Age of the minor — In Texas, defendants aged 17 and older are automatically considered adults in the criminal justice system. For those younger than 17, the decision to transfer to adult court is based on other considerations or offenses
True or False
All crimes have victims
False
True or false Children who have been molested forget what happened to them and they do not have trauma
False
True or False
Victims of domestic violence can be of any age, sex, race, culture, religion, education, employment or marital status.
True