Victimology Basics

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Which of the following is a key focus of victimology?

  • Assessing prison rehabilitation programs
  • Understanding the psychological impact of victimization (correct)
  • Studying criminal behavior
  • Analyzing law enforcement practices

What is the primary goal of victimology?

  • Developing crime prevention strategies
  • Reforming criminal justice systems
  • Supporting and advocating for victims' rights (correct)
  • Punishing offenders

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'secondary victimization' in victimology?

  • The process where the victim is blamed or disbelieved by authorities and society (correct)
  • The psychological impact experienced by the perpetrator of the crime
  • The process of the victim facing their fears and confronting the perpetrator
  • The legal process of obtaining compensation for the victim's losses

In victimology, what does 'secondary victimization' refer to?

<p>The additional harm caused to a victim by the criminal justice system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered a significant focus in victimology research and practice?

<p>The impact of cultural norms on victim blaming (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary objective of victimology as a field of study?

<p>To understand the factors contributing to victimization and its impact on individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of victimology, what does the term 'revictimization' refer to?

<p>The experience of being victimized again after an initial victimization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of restorative justice in victimology?

<p>Promoting healing and reconciliation between the victim and the offender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of 'institutional betrayal' in victimology?

<p>Feelings of isolation, mistrust, and re-traumatization for the victim (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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