Chapter 36 Victim Services Response Paper While reading the article about the Victim Services Social Worker, I thought about what an amazing person you must be to do this type of work. To work with victims of crime, whether it is domestic violence, rape or murder, these people depend on you. This career seemed like it could go in two different directions. Following the criminal system route, assisting victims in court or following more of the victim services route, supporting the victim throughout their hospital visit and the decision-making process at that time . With the ability to complete internships while continuing your studies, this gives you the opportunity to intern in both fields and see which one would suit your specific interests. At the local level, you deal first with the victims themselves, helping them through the process of the hospital visit and then the decision whether or not to file a complaint. You get to know these people very well as you help them overcome the horrible tragedies that have happened to them. You are with them during the trial where they can feel vi...