After reading the assigned material, prepare a chapter wrap up that includes the subjects below. Your wrap up should be 2-3 pages. (550+ words) Type you response in the text box below or prepare your response with your word processor and copy and paste to the box below. Do not submit by printed document or by email.

1) Discuss the characteristics of a felony defendant. How do those characteristics differ from members of the typical courtroom workgroup? What might be the consequences of major differences in characteristics between defendants and workgroup members?

 2) Discuss the role of the victim in the court process throughout the history of the U.S.

 3) Describe the three most common types of victim initiatives. Provide examples.

 4) Do the characteristics of defendants and victims share any similarities? What are they? What might explain these similarities? Do any of these characteristics affect the court process?

 5) Discuss some of the frustrations that victims endure in bringing their assailants to justice. Provide examples.