SOC201 Lecture Notes - Informal Social Control
19 Nov 2013
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Aftermath and recovery the after effects of a criminal event can last for an extended period of time. Victim may be vulnerable by the investigation and justice process. Victim receive some degree of the blame (secondary victimization) fear of further victimization investigations may add to negative experience mistrust. Sexual assault and secondary victimization this type of violent is treated differently from physical assault because of the sexual component frequently consent is considered as possible part of the event. Desire on part of the victim is considered: the believability of the victim is a factor. How and when the victim reports the event is often a factor: establishing degree of innocence further the victim moves away from expected reactions, the less they are believed. Dealing with victims of sexual assault, special training is provided. Fear of crime and victimization fear in perception of crime. Violent crimes in canada is not on the increase.
