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Restitution may take the form of

A) payments to the individual victim.
B) payments to the community.
C) work or service to the community.
D) All of the above

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The issue of due process in the use of victim impact statements is the inability of the defense to confront the witness.

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Explain the "doctrine of fundamental fairness."

Not all victims of every crime are eligible for state compensation.What are some of the disqualifiers?

Currently,all states permit domestic violence victims to file for compensation.

Victims usually view restitution as a compensation for losses.

The lack of ____ in most victim services agencies creates delays in processing claims and payment of compensation.

Some states have a small deductible amount that must be reached before they will pay compensation.

The _____ presents the victim's point of view to the sentencing authority.

Many states prohibit police officers victimized while on duty from filing for victim's compensation.

The case of ________followed the rationale of Booth and held unconstitutional the imposition of a death penalty based on prosecutorial remarks that were considered inflammatory.

The doctrine of fundamental fairness accepts the concept that due process is a generalized command that requires states to provide the defendant with a fair trial.

Eligibility issues pose complex and emotional problems for victims.

How do victim impact panels (VIPs)function and what are their purposes?

According to the textbook,it is up to _____to ensure that victims participate at the sentencing hearing.

The victim's group that is a principal supporter of the use of victim impact panels.

Restitution is often a hollow award when the offender lacks funds to pay as the court has ordered.

Victims serving on impact panels report that the trauma of having to share their experience far outweighs the benefits.

In the past,domestic violence victims were summarily denied compensation.

Victim impact panels and victim impact statements both serve to allow victims to express their feelings regarding the consequences of crime.