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1. Analysis of an organization’s structure, mission, purpose, and role/function within the CJ system.
Select any organization or agency, government or non profit that you are hoping to be employed by and provide the following information:
(if you are in the victimology option you must select any organization that INCLUDES victim services or similar function or directly pick an organization that has the sole purpose of assisting crime victims and their families) Corrections option students may select any correctional or law enforcement agency.
You will need to access the organization’s website in order to be able to respond to this question. You essay must be thorough. You must also provide the below information:
• PHYSICAL LOCATION:
• INTERNET WEBSITE.
• TYPE OF AGENCY: Law enforcement; probation; victim services, etc.
• STATUS: City/County/State govt; NGO; Private firm/employer, etc.
• ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: (management/supervisors/lower level (paste organizational chart into your document if available)
If you are in the victimology option any organization you select, such as a law enforcement agency or a prosecutor´s office, must have a section, unit or department that provides services to victims. That section or unit must be shown within the organizational structure
• JURISDICTION (What is the agency responsible for? For what geographical area?)
Sample Solution
The organization I have chosen to analyze is the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing support, resources and advocacy for those affected by crime and abuse in the United States. The physical location of NCVC is 2000 M Street NW Suite 480, Washington DC 20036 while their website can be found at www.victimsofcrime.org.
As a nonprofit organization they are categorized as an NGO or non-governmental entity; meaning that their services are provided independent from any government agency or private firm/employer. In terms of organizational structure, NCVC’s management team consists of President & CEO Mai Fernandez along with several directors who oversee operations within various departments including development, communication and training/technical assistance (“Leadership Team” 2021). These Directors then employ staff members who provide research and analysis on topics related to victimization which helps guide policy initiatives aimed towards increasing awareness of crime victims’ rights across America (Mai Fernandez 2021) .
In addition to this management structure, NCVC works closely with partners like the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) who collaborate on projects such as their ‘Victim Services Professional Development Program’ which provides specialized training for law enforcement personnel nationwide (National District Attorneys Association 2020). Thus through understanding how NCVC operates both internally and externally we can gain insight into how they fulfill their mission statement: “to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives” (NCVC Mission Statement 2021).
