Victimology Quiz

The three broad paradigms in terms of which the concept 'victim' can be defined are the conservative law and order paradigm, the liberal paradigm, and the critical paradigm.

Secondary victimisation refers to the additional harm or trauma experienced by a victim as a result of the insensitive or negative treatment they receive from the criminal justice system or society.

Repeat victimisation refers to the situation where an individual or location becomes a victim of multiple criminal incidents over a period of time.

<p>The three paradigms in Victimology are: 1) Traditional Victimology, 2) Radical Victimology, and 3) Critical Victimology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to the Critical Victimology paradigm, society is viewed as the real offender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The four stages that a person has to go through to be treated as a victim are: 1) Being injured or suffering at the hands of another person or institution, 2) Perceiving the suffering as unjust and undeserved and regarding oneself as victimized, 3) Seeking recognition from significant others, helping organizations, or the criminal justice system, and 4) Being recognized and acknowledged by others as a victim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secondary victimization refers to the re-victimization of individuals who have already experienced victimization, through the insensitive treatment of those who were supposed to protect and assist them after the crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers