Standing in the Dark: Struggle and Hope for Victims of Violent Crime
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 276
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 276
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Based on the authors 35 years working in the field of criminal justice, Standing in the Dark: Struggle and Hope for Victims of Violent Crime is a compilation of stories and events in his career that have introduced him to some of the bravest people he’s known.
Many of those that you will meet in this book have moved well beyond their victimization and have found a way to use their experience to better their own lives and affect countless others with their strength and their determination to not let what happened to them define who they are. Survivors of crime often feel as though they are completely alone in their experience. We have learned through the many years of work with crime victims, that validation of the pain and trauma is one of the most important things we can do to assist those that have been affected by crime.
Throughout this book, the author provides the reader with personal experiences of what it is like to work with victim survivors of crime and what he’s learned in working with these brave men, women, and children. He’s written this book to honor their stories, to share their thoughts, through hours of interviews and being in the trenches with them learning and listening as to how he can become a better human being and a help agent in assisting them in their personal journeys.
Preface
Foreword
Chapter 1 Rejuvenating the Human Spirit—Giving Voice through Story
Chapter 2 Harmful Effects of a Sexualized Society
Chapter 3 Ending Sexual Abuse—Protecting Innocence
Chapter 4 Acquaintance Rape—Hearing, Respecting and Believing
Chapter 5 Surviving Domestic Violence—Stories of Courage and Bravery
Chapter 6 The Aftermath of Mass Shootings
Chapter 7 Suspending Life—Cold Case Impact on Victim Survivors
Chapter 8 Aftermath—How Surviving Family Members of Murder Cope
Chapter 9 Restorative Justice—A Path of Healing
Chapter 10 Resilience of a Survivor—A Journey of Hope
LaVarr McBride received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and his minor in psychology from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. He then received his master’s degree as an interdisciplinary degree candidate in public administration, sociology and economics. He has worked in the field of criminal justice for 35 years and has enjoyed his work as a correctional officer, working in several parts of the Utah State Prison in maximum and medium security, including a time on death row.
He was a state parole officer before transferring to the federal system working for the United States court as a senior United States probation officer. At the end of his career he spent the last eight years in Washington, D.C. working for the administrative office of the United States court and was an Adjunct Instructor at American University.
Mr. McBride has a passion for teaching and after his career with the Federal Government he began teaching full time in adult academia. First for Weber State University and now teaching as an Assistant Teaching Professor for Pennsylvania State University Fayette – The Eberly Campus. He is the Program Coordinator and has found great satisfaction in helping young people in their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is married to Carol McBride and they have four boys: Mitchell and his wife Jenny have three children; Justin and Hilary have 2 children with one on the way; Nathan and Sarah, and their youngest son Nicholas.
He currently works with families in death penalty and violent crime cases, helping them by finding answers to their questions and addressing their needs. He believes that both victims and offenders have specific needs that must be addressed within our criminal justice system process. For victims we must involve them more within the process and empower them to feel that they are being heard and respected.
He also believes that since many offenders will be released from prison we must find a way to transition those coming back into our neighborhoods with an understanding of their accountability and responsibility to their victims and society, but also with a belief that they can be successful with the proper guidance, opportunities, and personal motivation to be successful.
Based on the authors 35 years working in the field of criminal justice, Standing in the Dark: Struggle and Hope for Victims of Violent Crime is a compilation of stories and events in his career that have introduced him to some of the bravest people he’s known.
Many of those that you will meet in this book have moved well beyond their victimization and have found a way to use their experience to better their own lives and affect countless others with their strength and their determination to not let what happened to them define who they are. Survivors of crime often feel as though they are completely alone in their experience. We have learned through the many years of work with crime victims, that validation of the pain and trauma is one of the most important things we can do to assist those that have been affected by crime.
Throughout this book, the author provides the reader with personal experiences of what it is like to work with victim survivors of crime and what he’s learned in working with these brave men, women, and children. He’s written this book to honor their stories, to share their thoughts, through hours of interviews and being in the trenches with them learning and listening as to how he can become a better human being and a help agent in assisting them in their personal journeys.
Preface
Foreword
Chapter 1 Rejuvenating the Human Spirit—Giving Voice through Story
Chapter 2 Harmful Effects of a Sexualized Society
Chapter 3 Ending Sexual Abuse—Protecting Innocence
Chapter 4 Acquaintance Rape—Hearing, Respecting and Believing
Chapter 5 Surviving Domestic Violence—Stories of Courage and Bravery
Chapter 6 The Aftermath of Mass Shootings
Chapter 7 Suspending Life—Cold Case Impact on Victim Survivors
Chapter 8 Aftermath—How Surviving Family Members of Murder Cope
Chapter 9 Restorative Justice—A Path of Healing
Chapter 10 Resilience of a Survivor—A Journey of Hope
LaVarr McBride received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and his minor in psychology from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. He then received his master’s degree as an interdisciplinary degree candidate in public administration, sociology and economics. He has worked in the field of criminal justice for 35 years and has enjoyed his work as a correctional officer, working in several parts of the Utah State Prison in maximum and medium security, including a time on death row.
He was a state parole officer before transferring to the federal system working for the United States court as a senior United States probation officer. At the end of his career he spent the last eight years in Washington, D.C. working for the administrative office of the United States court and was an Adjunct Instructor at American University.
Mr. McBride has a passion for teaching and after his career with the Federal Government he began teaching full time in adult academia. First for Weber State University and now teaching as an Assistant Teaching Professor for Pennsylvania State University Fayette – The Eberly Campus. He is the Program Coordinator and has found great satisfaction in helping young people in their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is married to Carol McBride and they have four boys: Mitchell and his wife Jenny have three children; Justin and Hilary have 2 children with one on the way; Nathan and Sarah, and their youngest son Nicholas.
He currently works with families in death penalty and violent crime cases, helping them by finding answers to their questions and addressing their needs. He believes that both victims and offenders have specific needs that must be addressed within our criminal justice system process. For victims we must involve them more within the process and empower them to feel that they are being heard and respected.
He also believes that since many offenders will be released from prison we must find a way to transition those coming back into our neighborhoods with an understanding of their accountability and responsibility to their victims and society, but also with a belief that they can be successful with the proper guidance, opportunities, and personal motivation to be successful.