Problem 1: List three personal values and the reasons why they are important to you? How would those values be related to professionalism in victim services?
Problem 2: Identify some of the cultural barriers in your community. Please discuss how multicultural competency in victim services could help remove those barriers.
Problem 3: Why would human service providers be at risk for compassion fatigue? What are the indicators and what are some strategies for coping with compassion fatigue?
Problem 4: Assume you are the director of a local domestic violence shelter. What are some challenges in developing a collaborative relationship with the police department to prevent domestic violence? How would you overcome those obstacles?
Problem 5: How has victim advocacy shaped or changed laws and policies to better improve services for victims of crime? In your answer also discuss how technology has helped improve the services offered to victims.