CJ315 8-1 Project Three

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Kathryn Corey CJ-315 8-1 Project Three

Empathy is the capacity to sense and comprehend the emotions of another person, and it is a fundamental component of the criminal justice system. It touches on many areas, such as the courts, corrections, and law enforcement. Empathy is a skill that can be used by people in various criminal justice system jobs, including judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, law enforcement personnel, and correctional officers. Empathy improves one's capacity to effectively satisfy the needs of community members by attempting to comprehend their thoughts and feelings. The first person who responded was Officer Grumpy, who spoke with Victor and obtained his statement. Officer Grumpy gave Victor a form to fill out and informed him that if they discovered the criminal, they would contact him. Unfortunately, Officer Grumpy did not show any sympathy or kindness. Victor may have a negative impression due to the event, his conversation with Officer Grumpy, and the assistance he received from the criminal court system. The elderly immigrant Victor was affected by a robbery. Despite not having any physical wounds, the experience has left him anxious and afraid, making it difficult for him to work and lowering his income. Because of the robbery's enduring effects, Victor attends therapy once a week and is actively looking for new employment. The criminal justice system is more concerned with assisting James, the perpetrator, than with helping Victor in this case. Victor did not get the empathy or assistance he required, even after being robbed at knifepoint by James, 17, and from the time he first spoke with Officer Grumpy until James was assigned to a new juvenile restorative justice program. Victor admitted to having a prejudice against young men and declining to transport them, which cost him money and business. He is actively looking for a new career and currently

attends weekly therapy sessions. Victor, regrettably, never received official notification of his rights as a victim, suggesting that the criminal court system disregarded his status as a victim of injustice and crime. The encounter would have been different if Officer Grumpy had shown Victor kindness, understanding, and concern. Among other people, Victor might have received follow-up assistance from medical staff or a victim advocate. James, the 17-year-old offender, was treated with empathy and understanding by Officer Friendly. Before the robbery incident, James had no previous run-ins with the law. Officer Friendly, who has a son the same age as James, saw that James lacked positive male role models. James acknowledged his mistakes, apologized, and explained why he had committed the robbery —he had been dared by some youngsters or they had threatened to rob his mother—during the conversation. Officer Friendly's empathy had a beneficial effect on James, the offender. James's case was sent to a juvenile offender diversion program by the police department. James can participate in a restorative justice initiative through this program as an alternative to going through the official juvenile court system. By disseminating false information, the media contributed negatively to the situation and rendered their involvement meaningless. Although it was untrue, the media implied that James, 17, was a "possible gang member" and had "viciously" attacked Victor. James, his friends, and his family have been impacted by media coverage, which shapes public opinion regardless of whether people believe the media or not. The media also has an impact on the community at large, shaping public perceptions of James by disseminating false information. Before the offender has an opportunity to give their side of the story, this false information from the media might damage their reputation.

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