Criminology ch 3
Victims rights
1. To be notified of proceedings and the status of the defendant 2. To be present at criminal justice proceedings 3. To make a statement at sentencing and to receive restitution from a convicted offender 4. To be consulted before a case is dismissed or a plea agreement entered 5. To a speedy trial 6. To keep the victim's contact information confidential
greatest problems faced by crime victims
Blame themselves Long-term stress Fear Antisocial behavior
Victim characteristics
Gender Age Social Status Race
Repeat victimization
Target vulnerability- weakness makes them an easy target Target gratifiability- makes the victim "attractive" to criminals Target antagonism- arouses criminality
Theories of victimization
Victim Precipitation Lifestyle Deviant Place Routine Activities
Caring for the victim programs
Victim-witness assistance programs (VWAP) Victims Bill of Rights Self Protection
Ecology of victimization risk
public place daytime sexual assalts at night city vs suburb schools households
Cycle of violence
repeated and dangerous acts of violence as a cyclical pattern with high risks and negative effects of health and well-being
Victims role in crime process
victimology