CCJ-3011 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: National Crime Victimization Survey, Child Abuse, Victimology
20 Dec 2016
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The scientific study of victims and the role that they play in the crime process. National, household-based survey dating back to 1973 that allows individual- level analyses of victims and their experiences. Only national indicator of the number of crime victims that records victimizations unknown to police. Argued that rape victims often contributed to their attack by dressing provocatively or pursuing a relationship with the rapist. Sparked controversy and put a temporary end to victim precipitation studies! Social characteristics and structural constraints: age, class, gender. Life-styles and activities: where you live, what you do, who you associate with, daily activities. Personal chacteristics daily life attractive, unguarded target for crime with no guardian present. Caring for the victim: victim service programs. Victims" rights: victims" bill of rights. The right to be notified of proceedings and the status of the defendant. The right to be present at criminal justice proceedings.
