Community violence can take many different forms, from mass shootings to gang violence, hate crimes, family violence, sexual assault, and other acts of violence against groups or individuals. Victims of crime may experience physical injuries, negative psychological effects, economic hardships, and other short- and long-term effects.

Although the direct victims are the individuals immediately harmed, the community in which the crimes occurred can be the direct or indirect victims as well. Whether a community’s response to crime involves a long-term, established program or an ad hoc committee mobilized to address a new or immediate problem, community involvement in the response to crime is crucial.

Recognizing the necessity of community response, you can now consider ways to improve upon the models, services, and resources that currently exist. In this final Assignment, you share your critical thoughts. What services are missing? What could be improved? In an ideal world, what might a criminal justice and community partnership look like?

By Day 7

Write a 1,200- to 1,500-word paper that addresses the following:

What community response efforts are effective in addressing and preventing violence, and which are ineffective? Justify your position.

What resources or services are missing or underutilized?

What populations need additional resources?

What is the economic impact on the community when services and resources fall short?

How might the criminal justice system and the community partner in a better way?