The criminal justice system has been criticized because victim compensation programs typically cover losses involving victims of violent crimes. Do you agree with this criticism? Why or why not? Should victims of property crimes be treated the same as victims of violent crimes? Why or why not? Defend your position using legal, criminological, sociological, financial, and psychological arguments.
Grading Rubric
· Discussion of compensation programs 10 points
· Legal defense of your position 10 points
· Criminological defense of your position 20 points
· Financial defense of your position 10 points
· Psychological defense of your position 10 points