Introduction to Victimology Quiz

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What is the general profile of crime victims?

  • Elderly individuals above 65
  • Adolescents aged 13-17
  • Young adults aged 18-30 (correct)
  • Children under the age of 10

What is the South African National Crime Prevention Strategy focused on?

  • Increased surveillance and policing
  • Harsher punishment for offenders
  • Rehabilitation of offenders
  • Community engagement and intervention (correct)

What are the specific categories of victims who are particularly vulnerable to crime?

  • Teenagers in rural communities
  • Women, children, and the elderly (correct)
  • Middle-aged individuals in suburban areas
  • Adult males in urban areas

What is the main focus of individual and general prevention of crime through punishment?

<p>Deterrence of potential offenders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age group that is least likely to be victims of crime?

<p>Elderly individuals above 65 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of victim vulnerability?

<p>Understanding factors that make certain groups more susceptible to crime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the South African National Crime Prevention Strategy aim to achieve?

<p>Reducing crime rates through a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of individual and general crime prevention through punishment?

<p>Deterrence and rehabilitation of offenders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of victim support and victim empowerment?

<p>To provide assistance and resources to crime victims to aid in their recovery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the general profile of crime victims aim to elucidate?

<p>Characteristics and vulnerabilities of individuals who are victimized by crime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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