Now that you’ve reviewed the resources about working with youth victims (children and teens), you are familiar with how these victims react to crime, challenges in working with victims from this age group, and ways that criminal justice and allied professionals can interact with this victims. Write a journal entry that answers the following questions:
- What are some typical reactions of child/teen victims who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event?
- Why is it important for a child/teen victim to talk with someone about their victimization?
- What are some actions that an adult can take to help a child/teen victim and why?
- How do state laws affect actions taken by adults when dealing with a child victim?
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Describe some typical reactions of child/teen victims who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.
- Explain why it is important for a child/teen to open up/talk to someone about their victimization and provide a rationale.
- Discuss actions that an adult can take to help a child/teen victim and provide a rationale.
- Explain how state laws affect actions taken by adults when dealing with a child victim.