Victims of Crime: Impact, Consequences, and Support

Question 1

Which of the following is an unlikely consequence of crime victimization?

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Increased self-confidence

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Physical injuries

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Financial problems

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Loss of faith in others

Question 2

How do victim characteristics, such as age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status, affect their experiences of victimization?

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Victim characteristics can influence the types of crimes victims are likely to experience.

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Victim characteristics can influence the severity of the victimization experienced by victims.

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Victim characteristics can influence the impact of the victimization on victims' lives.

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Victim characteristics have no impact on victimization experiences.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a physical consequence of crime?

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Emotional trauma

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Physical injury

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Death

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Loss or damage to property

Question 4

What is a common emotional consequence of experiencing crime?

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Anxiety and depression

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Increased self-esteem

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Improved social relationships

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Enhanced creativity

Question 5

What is a defining characteristic of being a victim of crime?

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Experiencing physical or psychological harm as a result of a crime

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Belonging to a specific socioeconomic group

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Being responsible for the crime committed against oneself

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Having committed a crime in the past

Question 6

What is the primary role of the criminal justice system with regards to victims of crime?

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To provide access to justice, compensation, and support services

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To punish the perpetrator of the crime

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To prevent future crimes from occurring

Question 7

Which of the following is a common psychological consequence that may arise from victimization?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Increased self-confidence

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Enhanced social skills

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Reduced anxiety levels

Question 8

How does the impact of victimization vary depending on the nature of the crime?

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The severity and nature of the harm experienced, as well as the relationship between the victim and the offender

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The socioeconomic status of the victim

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The age and gender of the victim

Question 9

What are the core provisions outlined in the Victims' Code in the United Kingdom?

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Rights to information, protection, support, and compensation

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Guidelines for police investigations of crimes against victims

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Penalties for offenders who harm victims

Question 10

What is a key principle of victim-centered approaches?

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Prioritizing the needs and rights of victims

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Punishing offenders to the maximum extent of the law

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Protecting the rights of the accused above all else

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Focusing primarily on the rehabilitation of offenders

Question 11

How can technology be utilized to support victims of crime?

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By providing access to information, resources, and networks of support

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By tracking down and apprehending offenders

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By preventing crimes from occurring in the first place

Question 12

What is the significance of conducting research on victims of crime?

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It informs policies and practices aimed at improving support for victims

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It helps predict future crime trends

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It identifies the root causes of crime

Question 13

How does victimization impact society as a whole?

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Increased fear of crime, decreased trust in others, and economic costs

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Improved community cohesion

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Reduced crime rates

Question 14

Among the following, which is NOT a physical consequence that victims of crime may experience?

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Isolation

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Disability

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Loss of property

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Physical injury

Question 15

What term describes a prolonged and exaggerated reaction to a traumatic event?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Phobia

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Anxiety

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Depression

Question 16

Which type of service provides immediate, practical assistance to victims of crime?

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Crisis support

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Financial compensation

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Legal advice

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Counselling

Question 17

What is the fundamental role of a victim advocate?

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Representing the victim's interests and ensuring their needs are addressed.

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Providing legal advice

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Conducting investigations

Question 18

What is the primary aim of restorative justice for victims of crime?

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To provide a platform for victims to actively participate in the justice process and have their voices considered.

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To impose severe punishments on perpetrators

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To offer financial compensation to victims

Question 19

What term refers to the process of empowering victims of crime to take charge of their own recovery?

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Victim empowerment

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Victim blaming

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Victim compensation

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Victim advocacy

Question 20

Which aspect is crucial to a trauma-informed approach in working with victims of crime?

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Recognising the potential impact of trauma and its effects on victims

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Prioritising the punishment of offenders

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Ensuring rapid access to legal assistance

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of the Victim Support Fund?

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Providing financial support to victims of crime and their families

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Funding research on crime prevention

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Training police officers in victim support

Question 22

Which of the following is considered a primary victimization experience?

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Directly facing harm or loss from a criminal act

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Learning about a crime through the news media

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Witnessing a crime being committed

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Supporting someone who has been victimized

Question 23

What is a commonly reported psychological consequence of victimization?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Social isolation

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Physical injury

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Financial loss

Question 24

Which type of crime tends to result in the most severe victimization?

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Violent crime

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White-collar crime

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Property crime

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Cybercrime

Question 25

What is the primary function of victim support services?

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To provide emotional, practical, and financial assistance to victims of crime

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To conduct criminal investigations

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To prosecute offenders

Question 26

Which of the following is a key principle of victim-centered justice?

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Treating victims with dignity, respect, and compassion throughout the criminal justice process

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Prioritizing punishment of offenders

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Ensuring swift and efficient trials

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Protecting the rights of the accused

Question 27

What is the main objective of restorative justice approaches in relation to victims?

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To facilitate healing, empower victims, and promote reconciliation between victims and offenders

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To impose severe punishment on offenders

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To deter future crime

Question 28

Which of the following is a common barrier to crime reporting for victims?

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Fear of retaliation, negative social consequences, or distrust in the criminal justice system

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Lack of evidence

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Unresponsive police

Question 29

What is the main difference between direct and indirect victimization?

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Direct victimization involves experiencing harm or loss firsthand, while indirect victimization involves witnessing or learning about harm or loss happening to someone else

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Direct victimization is always more severe than indirect victimization

Question 30

Which of the following groups is considered particularly vulnerable to victimization?

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Children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities

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Government officials

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Middle-aged adults

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Wealthy individuals

Question 31

How does social support help victims cope with victimization?

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It can provide emotional comfort, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging, which can buffer the negative psychological impacts and promote resilience

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It guarantees that victims will not experience any long-term consequences

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It eliminates the need for professional support

Question 32

Which of the following is **not** considered a primary victim of crime?

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A witness who saw the crime happen

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A family member of a murder victim

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A homeowner whose property was burglarized

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A person physically injured during a robbery

Question 33

The concept of 'victim precipitation' suggests that:

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Victims may, intentionally or unintentionally, contribute to becoming a victim through their actions or behaviors.

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The criminal justice system unfairly blames victims for their own victimization.

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Victims are solely responsible for the crimes committed against them.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common emotional response to victimization?

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Indifference

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Anger

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Fear

Question 35

The 'cycle of violence' suggests that:

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Victims of abuse are more likely to become perpetrators of abuse in the future.

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All victims of crime will inevitably become violent themselves.

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Violence is an inherent and unavoidable aspect of human behavior.

Question 36

Which of the following support services is primarily focused on providing emotional support and counseling to victims of crime?

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Victim Support

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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

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The National Crime Agency (NCA)

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The Police

Question 37

The 'Restorative Justice' approach to dealing with crime emphasizes:

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Reconciling the victim and the offender through dialogue and mediation.

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Ignoring the needs of the victim in favor of rehabilitating the offender.

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Punishing the offender through incarceration as the primary goal.

Question 38

Which of the following statements about the impact of crime on victims is true?

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The impact of crime can vary significantly depending on individual factors, the type of crime, and the circumstances surrounding it.

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All victims of crime experience the same emotional and physical consequences.

Question 39

The 'fear of crime' is a significant social issue because:

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It can lead to people limiting their activities and social interactions, negatively impacting their quality of life.

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It is an irrational response to actual crime statistics.

Question 40

The concept of 'secondary victimization' in the context of crime refers to:

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The additional trauma and hardship victims experience as a result of their interactions with the criminal justice system.

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The impact of crime on the immediate family and friends of the victim.

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of an organization that provides support to victims of crime in the UK?

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Victim Support

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The Ministry of Justice

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The Metropolitan Police

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The National Crime Agency

Question 42

The concept of 'victim blaming' refers to:

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Holding the victim responsible, either partially or entirely, for the crime committed against them

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Investigating crimes to identify and apprehend perpetrators

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Supporting victims through the criminal justice process

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may influence a victim's recovery from crime?

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The age of the perpetrator

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The severity of the crime

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The victim's social support network

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The victim's coping mechanisms

Question 44

The 'cycle of violence' theory suggests that:

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Victims of crime are more likely to become perpetrators themselves

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The criminal justice system is effective in preventing repeat victimization

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Victims of crime are less likely to experience further victimization

Question 45

A 'hate crime' is defined as:

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A crime motivated by hostility towards the victim's race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability

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A crime committed against someone who is physically vulnerable

Question 46

Which of the following statements about the impact of crime on victims' lives is TRUE?

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Crime can have a significant impact on victims' mental and physical health, financial stability, and social relationships

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Victims of crime are always able to access effective support services

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The criminal justice system effectively addresses the needs of all victims

Question 47

The 'victim-offender mediation' approach aims to:

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Bring victims and perpetrators together in a controlled environment to discuss the crime and its impact

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Punish perpetrators to deter future crime

Question 48

The term 're-victimization' refers to:

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Experiencing further victimization after the initial crime, often through the criminal justice system or other interactions

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The act of seeking revenge on the perpetrator

Question 49

The 'cycle of violence' theory suggests that:

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Victims of abuse are more likely to become abusers themselves.

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Violence is primarily caused by individual psychopathy.

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Social factors have no role in perpetuating violence.

Question 50

What is the primary aim of victim support services?

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To provide emotional, practical, and legal support to victims of crime, helping them cope and recover

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To punish perpetrators and deter future crime.

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To advocate for increased police presence in communities.

Question 51

Which of the following is a common emotional response experienced by victims of crime?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Enhanced self-esteem.

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Reduced anxiety levels.

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Increased trust in authority figures.

Question 52

The 'victim precipitation theory' suggests that:

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Victims sometimes contribute to their own victimization through their actions.

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Victims are solely responsible for their own safety.

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Perpetrators are always solely responsible for their actions.

Question 53

Which of the following is a key element of restorative justice?

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Focus on repairing harm and promoting reconciliation between victims and offenders.

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Emphasis on punishment and retribution for the offender.

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Excluding victims from the justice process.

Question 54

The 'Just World Hypothesis' suggests that:

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People tend to believe that the world is fair and that victims must have done something to deserve their fate.

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People are inherently good and violence is always an anomaly.

Question 55

How can societal attitudes towards crime victims contribute to their recovery?

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By offering compassion, understanding, and non-judgmental support.

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By emphasizing the need for stricter punishments for offenders.

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By blaming the victim for their own situation.