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Criminal Justice Populations

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In the criminal justice profession, there is a huge number of different populations. Each will have needs that will vary from population to population. Different populations can vary in size, gender, ethnic background, etc. Today we will focus on three populations which include victims of sexual violence, communities below the poverty line, and communities that are primarily comprised of people who speak little to no English. As a criminal justice professional, you will have to have the ability to identify specific needs of each population and handle these needs in the appropriate manner.
Victims of sexual violence is the first population we will discuss. “On average, there are 321,500 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States” (Rain.org, “Victims of Sexual Violence: Statistics,” 2016, para. 1). Criminal justice professionals will encounter rape victims and sexual assault victims. Police officers have the duty of charging and arresting the perpetrator and getting the persons assaulted to safety. Victims of rape and sexual assault have to …show more content…

Victims of sexual violence can be mentally scarred by the incident. They need the criminal justice professionals to be understanding and treat them with care. People who live below the poverty line need to be reassured that they will be protected if they speak up and they youths need officers to be good role models. Citizens who have limited English-speaking skills need people who will understand them, take them seriously, and help get over the language barrier. For all of these populations I think the main need is trust. The criminal justice professionals should try to get out there and connect with the community they are serving. This will help build mutual respect and trust. Every population needs their criminal justice professionals to be dedicated and do their jobs with integrity and to the best of their

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