Seminar students majoring in criminal psychology and clinical psychology visited the Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters and learned about the various victim support initiatives carried out by the Hyogo Prefectural Police and the psychology involved in interacting with victims and victims' families at actual crime scenes. I have heard from a counselor. As part of the specialized seminar II (seminar activities) class for second-year students30A total of students attended the course at the conference room at the prefectural police headquarters.
A police officer who actually supports crime victims in the Victim Support Office said, ``Anyone can suddenly become a crime victim one day,'' and ``Crime victimization is something that victims don't have to worry about.'' , continues long after the victim has committed the crime,'' ``The police not only investigate the crime, but also support the victims.'' ``Private support organizations support victims by providing long-term support that is difficult for the police to respond to.'' I learned that there is.
Furthermore, in Hyogo Prefecture, this year4I was told that the "Ordinance on the Promotion of Measures to Protect the Rights and Interests of Crime Victims, etc." was enacted in April, and that more and more efforts are being made.In addition, psychological counselors with qualifications as clinical psychologists or certified psychologists provided practical information on the roles and main activities of victim support counselors, psychological conditions after crime victimization, and psychological support specific to trauma. They talked about their activities and taught us about the differences in the way police officers and counselors listen.
Participating students said, ``I was able to hear directly about the field that I was most interested in, which increased my motivation for future studies.'' ``Since the incident occurred, the victim has been suffering both physically and mentally. I learned that police officers must be careful when dealing with victims, that the amount of work involved in counseling is unimaginable, that people's emotions are different, and that it is difficult to come up with different hypotheses to support victims.'' I had this impression.
Our university's Kobe Yamate Campus is located within walking distance to the Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters, making it possible for students to utilize class time to gain practical learning.
I would like to continue this type of activity and deepen my learning by directly listening to the stories of active police officers and police personnel who are engaged in investigations and various support at actual crime scenes. Masu.
