Exam 14: Understanding and Helping Victims

Stephanie is a recent victim of sexual assault.While recovering,Stephanie has received several therapeutic interventions.Not long after her attack,she received support from a support group of fellow survivors of sexual assault.She also received support from a clinical psychologist who provided assistance with stress management.The type of therapy that Stephanie has undergone is:

In the 1970s,the United States first used restorative justice for:

Research has indicated that women who stay in shelters:

Which of the following crime victims would NOT be able to receive victim compensation?

Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of recovery most victims go through?

Stephanie,a recent victim of sexual assault,has been meeting with a victim advocate who is helping her work through the different phases most victims experience after their victimization.At this time,Stephanie seems to be numb to the crime.She feels that she is unable to protect herself.The phase that Stephanie is going through is the ________ phase.

________ women are more than twice as likely to be the victim of a violent crime than are women of other races.

From the mid-1960s to the early 1980s,crime rates increased,mostly due to:

Glynn was driving home from work one evening when he was struck and killed by a drunk driver.Glynn's family is the ________ victim in this incident.

Service providers in Charlotte,North Carolina.have recently realized that their city has little coordination in their domestic violence services.As a result,they have created a ________ to work collaboratively to address the problem of domestic violence in their community.

Which victim will most likely NOT be allowed to enter a shelter?

Beth is a college student who has twice been the victim of sexual assault.Beth has experienced:

One of the main things that restorative justice emphasizes is:

Bai,a young mother,is a victim of domestic violence.She decides to leave her husband,taking her children with her.When Bai goes to the police department to file charges,she is treated disrespectfully.The police seem skeptical of her story and make light of her allegations.When she meets with the prosecutor,he does the same and is hesitant to bring charges.Bai is the ________ victim in this situation.

Victims who utilize advocacy services:

Beth is a college student who has been the victim of sexual assault.After she was assaulted,Beth contacted her university's counseling center,where she was able to receive various services,such as counseling,legal advocacy,and contact with an individual who specifically works with victims to address their unique needs.The individual who is able to assist Beth is a:

The "mark of Cain" stigmatizes someone as a(n):

Groups of police departments and senior groups that work together to reduce the victimization of older adults are called:

Glynn was driving home from work one evening when he was struck and killed by a drunk driver.Glynn's wife and immediate family members are called:

Karen works for the U.S.Attorney's office in her town and is responsible for victims of federal crimes.She provides needed services to crime victims and/or their families.Karen works as a: