Wk5dq1- What are victims’ assistance programs? What is the relationship between victims’ assistance programs and victims’ rights? What recommendations would you make regarding the improvement of victims’ assistance programs?

Wk5dq2- What is the definition of problem solving courts? What is the relationship between problem solving courts and restorative justice? How can we improve the success of restorative justice within the criminal justice system? Explain.

Wk5dq3- What is the definition of plea bargaining? What is an example of intermediate sanctions? What is the relationship of plea bargaining as it relates to sentencing? Compare and contrast the criteria of the various forms of sentencing and the rationale behind each.

Wk5dq4- Define the Eighth Amendment. How does the Eighth Amendment impact sentencing with regard to capital punishment? Compare and contrast the criteria for capital punishment.

Victims and Crime Evaluation

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that describes roles and functions of individuals in the criminal justice system and how victimization affects each role.

Evaluate the roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, criminal, and victim.

Summarize how victimization affects each role.

Answer the following questions:

• What are the goals of sentencing associated with each role?

• What are the goals of alternative sanctions?

• What recommendations do you have regarding victims’ rights?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines