VICTIMOLOGY EXAM FINAL 2024

What is the cost of victimization? - correct answer Being victimized results in a number of both direct and indirect costs for the victim, his or her family, the community, and the criminal justice system. What is the first insult of victimization? - correct answer 1) Economic Losses 2) Noneconomic Costs (i.e. lack of insurance, emotional consequences, lost sense of security, time lost) 3) Societal/System Costs (i.e. criminal investigating time/cost to include police, courts, and corrections) What is the second insult of victimization referred to as? - correct answer Double victimization - victim's problems have just begun if processed through the criminal justice system What is double victimization/second insult? - correct answer - Time wasted in the courtroom - Missing school/work time - Lost Wages - Cost Benefit Analysis (victims weight the costs and benefits of going through court) - Feel the court will do nothing How to victims avoid double victimization? - correct answer They can not avoid the victimization (first insult), but can avoid the lengthy court processes (second insult) What is the fear-crime paradox? - correct answer Statistics of the crime are low, but an individual fears that particular crime