Your Friend Is Interested in Working in a Sexual Assault

question 64

Multiple Choice

Your friend is interested in working in a sexual assault crisis centre in Canada.What can you tell her about this work now that you have readChapter 7?

• A) The agencies are mainly located in urban areas and they provide effective supports,but the pay is much less than that earned by other justice professionals.
• B) There are no agencies available in half of Canadian provinces,a small fee to use the services of the facility is required,and it is difficult to be hired because staff do not leave these excellent jobs.
• C) For most agencies care is provided only for those who have first contacted the police to report a crime,so many agencies are closing due to lack of numbers and this is not a productive field to work in.
• D) Most services provide care for women and children only,they rarely hire because staff turnover is low,and the quality of life is good because most are rurally located.

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Definitions:

Maryland

A state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, known for its significant historical sites and diverse geography.

Individualized Suspicion

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Grand Jury

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Federal Courts

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