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16 Cards in this Set
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Victimology |
The study of the victims role in criminal events |
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Victomologists |
Criminologists who focus on the victims of crime |
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PTSD |
Psychological reaction to a highly stressful even; symptoms may include depression anxiety, flashbacks, and recurring nightmares. |
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Cycle of violence |
Victims of crime, especially victims of childhood abuse, are more likely to commit crimes themselves. |
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Victim precipitation theory |
THe view that victims initiate either actively or passively, the confrontation that leads to their victimization. |
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Active precipitation |
Aggressive or provocative behavior of victims that results in their victimization. |
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Passive precipitation |
Personal or social characteristics of victims that make them attractive targets for criminal. Such victims may unknowingly either threaten or encourage their attackers. |
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Deviant place theory |
The view that victimization is primarily a function of where people live. |
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Routine activities theory |
The view that victimization results from the interaction of three everyday factors. The availability of suitable targets, the absence of capable guardians, and the presence of motivated offenders. |
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Suitable targets |
Objects of crime that are attractive and readily available. |
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Capable guardians |
Effect deterrents to crime such as police or watchful neighbors |
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Motivated offenders |
People willing and able to commit crimes. |
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Victim-witness assistance programs |
Government programs that help crime victims and witnesses' may include compensation, court services, and/or crisis intervention. |
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Victim compensation programs |
financial aid awarded to crime victims to repay them for their loss and injuries; may cover medial bills, loss of wages, loss of future earnings, and/or counseling. |
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Crisis intervention |
Emergency counseling for crime victims |
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Victim-offender reconciliation programs |
Mediated face to face encounters between victims and their attackers designed to produce restitution agreements and, if possible, reconciliation |
