Title: NVAA Learning Activity: Chapter 3.2: Specific Justice Systems and Victims' Rights, Federal Justice Series: Training Manual Author: Office for Victims of Crime and National Victim Assistance Academy Published: June 2002 Subject: organizational leadership 2 pages 2,308 bytes ---------------------------- NVAA Learning Activity Chapter 3.2: Specific Justice Systems and Victims' Rights, Federal Justice INSTRUCTOR GUIDELINES Key Concepts/Objectives to Emphasize in Instruction and Learning Activities: 1. The Office for Victims of Crime and its role as the lead federal agency for victim issues. (3.2-14) 2. Key components of the 1995 Attorney General (AG) Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance (emphasizing the role of Federal Victim/Witness Coordinators and the FBI Victim-Witness Assistance Program). (3.2-6 to 3.2- 8) 3. Seven significant federal initiatives. (3.2-16 to 3.2-20) Objectives: 1. Review and describe significant AG Guidelines (which combine the Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982; the Crime Control Act of 1990; and the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994). 2. Describe why the AG Guidelines are necessary. 3. Identify challenges in implementing the AG Guidelines and discuss whether they are currently applied in students' states. Description of Activity and Faculty Guidelines: The instructor provides a PowerPoint overview that highlights the three key concepts/objectives, and leads a full group discussion, focusing on: o How/if students interact with federal authorities to implement victims' rights and services. o Key components of the AG Guidelines. o Any challenges students have faced in implementing the AG Guidelines based upon their experiences. Can Be Utilized As: _____ Individual Activity _____ Small Group Activity __X__ Large Group Activity Anticipated Amount of Time Required: 60 Minutes o 60 minutes for full group discussion. RESOURCES NEEDED (Please check all that apply:) __X__ Tear sheets and felt pens _____ VCR/monitor __X__ Overhead projector and screen/LCD and laptop _____ Blank overhead transparencies and overhead pens _____ Masking tape _____ Index cards _____ Individual or group worksheets _____ Timer _____ Other (please describe):