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Write a journal entry that answers the following questions:

• What are some typical reactions of child/teen victims who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event?
• Why is it important for a child/teen victim to talk with someone about their victimization?
• What are some actions that an adult can take to help a child/teen victim and why?
• How do state laws affect actions taken by adults when dealing with a child victim?

Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:

• Describe some typical reactions of child/teen victims who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.
• Explain why it is important for a child/teen to open up/talk to someone about their victimization and provide a rationale.
• Discuss actions that an adult can take to help a child/teen victim and provide a rationale.
• Explain how state laws affect actions taken by adults when dealing with a child victim.

References

Court Prep Guidebook PDF – The PDF resource provides information in the form of a guide for professionals to help prepare children and caregivers for court.

law enforcement response to child abuse PDF – This government-issued resource addresses law enforcement’s response to child abuse.

This resource addresses the responsibilities of a child advocacy center. https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/iia/investigation/multidisciplinary/advocacy/

This documented resource focuses on how children can be affected by crime. https://www.fbi.gov/resources/victim-services

This resource from the National Center for Victims of Crime provides suggestions on how youth victims may react to crime. https://victimsofcrime.org/bulletins-for-teens-information-for-parents-of-teens/

This website provides information on an assortment of applicable topics, including alternatives to children testifying in court and ways to protect the identity of child victims and witnesses. https://web.archive.org/web/20150616000559/https://www.justice.gov/criminal-ceos/rights-child-victims