5 page double space paper

Final Project Due Monday May 4, 2020

CCJ 3666- Victimology Final Project

Final Research Project: Explain the constitutional evolution of Victim Impact Statements Learning Objectives and Outcomes By the end of this Project, you should be able to

 Explain the constitutional evolution of Victim Impact Statements

 Understand fundamental fairness and how it relates to Victim Impact Statements

 Distinguish between law enforcement and prosecutorial based victim assistance programs

 Explain how victims view the affect of Victim Impact Statements and compare this with how judges with this process

 Distinguish between Victim Impact Statements and Victim Impact Panels Assignment Requirements Write a five-page research paper addressing the following two questions: Discuss the following case Booth v. Maryland, and the details of why the U.S. Supreme Court held that the use of the victim’s impact statement was unconstitutional. Discuss the use of victim impact statements, particularly those trials where the death penalty or life imprisonment is an option, Justify your statement. In what ways are victim impact panels and victim impact statements alike? How are they different? Required Resources

 Course textbook

 Internet access Self-Assessment Checklist

 My research paper is written using well-constructed paragraphs.  My research paper is organized in a logical sequence.  My research paper is free from misspellings, typos, and grammatical errors.

Submission Requirements Submit your paper during the final exam week . Be sure your paper meets the following requirements: • Microsoft Word document Five-page double-spaced paper • APA formatted • 12-pt. Times New Roman font Duration: This Assignment will take approximately 4.5 hours