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What does victimology study?
What does victimology study?
- The psychological effects on victims (correct)
- The interrogation techniques used by police
- The financial impact on victims
- The rehabilitation of offenders
In criminal law, who is considered a victim of a crime?
In criminal law, who is considered a victim of a crime?
- Any person affected by the crime indirectly
- An identifiable person harmed by the perpetrator (correct)
- Only individuals harmed by violent crimes
- Someone identified by society as a victim
Why may victims of white-collar crime not be clearly identifiable?
Why may victims of white-collar crime not be clearly identifiable?
- Due to the complex nature of white-collar crimes (correct)
- They are often unaware of the crime
- Because they are not considered victims
- They choose not to identify themselves
What is a controversial topic within women's studies related to victimization?
What is a controversial topic within women's studies related to victimization?
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What is denied to victims of white-collar crime according to the text?
What is denied to victims of white-collar crime according to the text?
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Victimology
- Victimology is the study of victims of crime, focusing on their experiences, needs, and roles in the criminal justice system.
Definition of a Victim
- In criminal law, a victim of a crime is anyone who suffers physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a criminal act.
White-Collar Crime Victims
- Victims of white-collar crime may not be clearly identifiable because the harm caused by these crimes, such as financial fraud, can be subtle and affect a large number of people indirectly.
Women's Studies and Victimization
- A controversial topic within women's studies is the issue of victimization, where some argue that women are too often portrayed as victims and not recognized as actors in their own lives.
Rights Denied to White-Collar Crime Victims
- Victims of white-collar crime are often denied restitution, as it can be difficult to quantify the harm caused by these crimes and to hold perpetrators accountable.
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