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Assault

Victim Impact: Listen and Learn (Assault)

December 2008

The video in this series (NCJ 223072) features the first-person account of Alan who shares his experience as victim of assault and the ripple effect that victimization can have on family members and the community at large. A companion online only training curriculum is also available and includes a two part facilitator manual and a participant workbook.

Assault and Battery

Physical violence is one of the most common forms of trauma experienced by the general population. The impact of violent crime is devastating to victims, their family members, loved ones, and the community.

Although there may never truly be closure or a return to normality for victims and their loved ones, it is critical to help them access the services they need and understand and...