, CMY3704 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 (669526)- DUE 16 August 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED
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Read the extract below and answer the question To: Judge Tuli
The actions of Mr. Doe have greatly affected the victim’s life.
Since he committed this crime, she has been unable to sleep at
night. She is constantly afraid that someone will break into her
home and injure her again. She is no longer able to trust people
like she did before. Her children are also afraid. They do not
want to go out in the yard to play because they fear that Mr. Doe
or someone will try to hurt them. The used to play with other
children in the neighbourhood, but now will not even go to the
bus stop without their mother. Mr. Doe's crime has also had a
deep financial impact on the victim’s family. As they do not
have insurance, they have been unable to replace the items
broken when he broke into their home. Although Crime Victims
Compensation has been covering our medical bills, the healing
process is taking a long time. She had to miss six weeks of
work, using all of her sick and vacation leave. Prior to this
incident, she had rarely missed a day at work. People should not
be able to commit crimes like this and get away with it. The
emotional and financial impact will be felt for years to come.
Identify the document that will contain information such as is
provided above and provide a critical discussion thereof.
The document described in the extract is known as a Victim
Impact Statement. This statement is typically submitted during