CJ390 Victimology
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Please answer the following:
1. Explain how a typical victim compensation program is funded and operated at the state level.
2. Explain why the historical perspective of restitution is important in understanding today’s models. Include at least 2 supporting facts.
3. List reasons why an incarcerated prisoner should not have to make restitution to a victim. Assume that you are the prisoner’s advocate and must convince a judge of your position.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
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CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
25 points 15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of how
victim compensation funding
is provided at the state level.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
how victim compensation
funding is provided at the
state level.
Student provides only a
partially clear description of
how victim compensation
funding is provided at the
state level.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of how
victim compensation is
provided at the state level.
25 points15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of
society's historical
perspective on restitution,
along with at least 2 clear,
logical supporting facts.
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
society's historical
perspective on restitution,
along with at least 2 clear,
logical supporting facts.
Student provides only a
partially clear description of
society's historical
perspective on restitution,
along with at least 1 partially
clear, logical supporting fact.
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of
society's historical
perspective on restitution,
along with at least 1 weak or
unclear supporting fact.
25 points 15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear and
logical reason why prisoners
should not be required to
pay restitution.
Student provides a mostly
clear and logical reason why
prisoners should not be
required to pay restitution.
Student provides only a
partially clear and logical
reason why prisoners should
not be required to pay
restitution.
Student provides a weak or
unclear reason why prisoners
should not be required to
pay restitution.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible,
and most are cited correctly.
Adequate organization
includes a variety of
appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Essay is
poorly organized, but may
include a few effective
transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly. Essay is
disorganized and does not
include effective transitions.
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
Victim Compensation
Funding (25 Points)
Mechanics (10 Points)
Historical Perspective
on Restitution
(25 Points)
Reasons against
Prisoners Paying
Restitution (25 Points)
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