victin advocacy

1. Do you agree with the crisis theory? At what point do you think helping victims is the most constructive? If you have ever been a victim of crime, at what point did you think help was needed most?

2. List one way you can combat or react to the prejudice of others in the following situations:

During a conversation, the person you are speaking to uses a derogatory term or phrase.

Your supervisor at work tells you they did not hire someone because he was gay.

A colleague tells you that all victims are either poor or uneducated.

You notice that your office building has no wheelchair access.

A friend of yours often stereotypes African Americans.

3. List a prejudicial or bias act you have seen in the past month.