Deck 14: The Victim: Helping Those in Need

Question 1

In 1996,a bill that became known as "Megan's Law" was enacted to:

A)provide restitution to victims of property and white collar crimes.
B)ensure community notification of the location of convicted sex offenders.
C)allow victims to make victim impact statements at sentencing.
D)create a registry of missing children to assist law enforcement agencies.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following was a catalyst for a decade of significant advances in victim's rights?

A)The Final Report by the President's Task Force
B)The Victims' Rights and Protection Act
C)The Victims' Rights and Restitution Act
D)The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The first victim compensation programs were established in:

A)New Zealand and Great Britain.
B)France.
C)The Netherlands.
D)America.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The costs of medical expenses,lost wages,and property losses that accrue to crime victims as a result of their victimization are called:

A)tangible losses.
B)intangible losses.
C)crime costs.
D)operating costs.

Question 5

The State of _____ produced the nation's first state bill of rights for crime victims.

A)New York
B)Pennsylvania
C)Ohio
D)Wisconsin

Question 6

_____ brought national visibility to crime victims' concerns.

A)The National Victims' Rights Act
B)The Anti-Crime Bill
C)The American Victims' Act
D)The Victim and Witness Protection Act

Question 7

Notification to victims of the release or pending release of convicted offenders who have harmed them is called:

A)right of allocution.
B)victim notification.
C)community notification.
D)victim's rights clarification.

Question 8

Which of the following services do correctional agencies provide for crime victims?

A)They discourage victim-offender dialogues to protect the victim.
B)They notify victims and communities of offender release.
C)They block victim input into release decisions.
D)They provide classes for victims on the impact of crime.

Question 9

According to the National Victims' Constitutional Amendment Passage network,which state has the most comprehensive Victim's Bill of Rights?

A)Wisconsin
B)California
C)Texas
D)Rhode Island

Question 10

Until the 1970s,from a legal perspective,crimes were considered offenses against:

A)the state.
B)the person.
C)victim's rights activists.
D)the victim's family.

Question 11

The costs of crime such as fear,pain,suffering,and reduced quality of life that accrue to crime victims as a result of their victimization are called:

A)tangible losses.
B)intangible losses.
C)crime costs.
D)operating cost.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of a correctional agency?

A)They are facilities only used for punishing and rehabilitating offenders.
B)Victims play no role in assisting them develop policies,procedures and programs.
C)They are beginning to acknowledge victim's needs in their missing statements.
D)Programs in correctional agencies only take offenders into consideration.

Question 13

If an inmate harasses,intimidates,or retaliates against a victim or witness,the correctional institution may:

A)help the offender understand the impact of their actions.
B)block victim input into offender's release decisions.
C)insist on victim-offender dialogue to resolve the issue.
D)recommend investigation for additional prosecution.

Question 14

Notable among the victim-offender programs is the Impact of Crime on Victims (IOC)in the State of:

A)California.
B)Illinois.
C)New York.
D)Texas.

Question 15

The fundamental rights of victims to be represented equitably throughout the criminal process are called:

A)the rights of a criminal defendant.
B)the rights of a victim's rights activist.
C)criminal rights.
D)victim's rights.

Question 16

The victim-offender dialogue program:

A)gives victims lesser satisfaction with the justice system.
B)help educate victims how different crimes affect society.
C)helps reduce the fear of future victimization.
D)decreases the chances of victim compensation.

Question 17

According to the state of California's Constitution someone who suffers direct or threatened physical,psychological,or financial harm as the result of a commission or attempted commission of a crime or delinquent act is called a:

A)criminal.
B)convict.
C)victim.
D)prosecutor.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of victim compensation?

A)It allows the victim to speak at the sentencing of convicted offenders.
B)The state provides funds to victims to help them recover financial losses due to crime.
C)It helps educate victims how different crimes affect society.
D)It administers the fund for reimbursing states for victim compensation payments.

Question 19

The purpose of crime impact classes is to:

A)help offenders understand the impact their crimes have on victims and their families.
B)help heal offender's emotional wounds.
C)help educate victims how different crimes affect society.
D)allow victims the opportunity to engage in a structured dialogue with their offenders.

Question 20

In _____ of 1997,Congress asserted victims' rights to attend proceedings and deliver victim impact statements within the federal system.

A)the National Victims' Rights Act
B)the Victims' Rights Clarification Act
C)the American Victims' Act
D)the Victim and Witness Protection Act

Question 21

The first victim compensation programs were established in New Zealand and Great Britain.

Question 22

The fundamental rights of victims to be represented equitably throughout the criminal justice process are called victims' rights.

Question 23

The first victim compensation program established in the United states was in:

A)California.
B)Illinois.
C)New York.
D)Texas.

Question 24

Which of the following statements best defines restitution?

A)It is the payment the victim makes to the state for the services provided.
B)It is the state funded payment made to the victims to help them recover financial losses.
C)It is the repayment to the victim,by the offender,for losses,damages,or expenses.
D)It is the reimbursement of the state by the Federal Office for Victims of Crime.

Question 25

Until the 1970s,from a legal perspective,crimes were considered offenses against the victim.

Question 26

Offenders who are truly indigent may:

A)be denied enrollment in educational programs.
B)be required to perform community service.
C)be required to have their spouse pay their restitution.
D)have their sentences extended.

Question 27

The costs of medical expenses,lost wages,and property losses that accrue to crime victims as a result of their victimization are called intangible losses.

Question 28

In the State of California,restitution can be paid from:

A)inmates' wages.
B)special tax levies.
C)contributions from the public.
D)inmates' relatives.

Question 29

The Federal Office for Victims of Crime:

A)created new rights for victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
B)ensures payment to the victim,by the offender,for losses,damages,or expenses.
C)administers the fund for reimbursing states for victim compensation payments.
D)ensures communities are notified of the release of sex offenders.

Question 30

The Victim and Witness Protection Act and release of the Final Report by the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime in the same year brought national visibility to crime victims' concerns.

Question 31

States such as New York,set no limit on the payment for:

A)replacing stolen properties.
B)funerals.
C)medical expenses.
D)lost productivity.

Question 32

The State of Illinois produced the nation's first state bill of rights for crime victims.

Question 33

In the Victims' Rights Clarification Act of 1997,Congress asserted victims' rights to attend proceedings and deliver victim impact statements within the federal system.

Question 34

Since the 1970s,tremendous strides have been made in victims' rights legislation and victims' services.

Question 35

In the 1991 case of _____,the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of victim impact statements.

A)Tennessee v.Garner
B)Payne v.Tennessee
C)Payne v.Alabama
D)Payne v.Garner

Question 36

The right to allocution allows the crime victim to:

A)speak at the sentencing of convicted offenders.
B)hold offenders financially responsible for their crimes.
C)claim worker's compensation and disability payments.
D)view the execution of the criminal who victimized them.

Question 37

The costs of crime such as fear,pain,suffering,and reduced quality of life that accrue to crime victims as a result of their victimization are called tangible losses.

Question 38

Many victims do not request notification because they do not have the right to do so.

Question 39

The Community Notification Act was also known as "Megan's Law."

Question 40

According to the state of California's Constitution someone who suffers direct or threatened physical,psychological,or financial harm as the result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime or delinquent act is called a victim.

Question 41

One of the recommendations for the future of victims' rights is to ensure that the voices of crime victims play a central role in the nation's response to violence and those victimized by crime.

Question 42

The fundamental rights of victims to be represented equitably throughout the criminal process are called _____.

Question 43

The first victim compensation programs were established in _____.

Question 44

In the _____,Congress asserted victims' rights to attend proceedings and deliver victim impact statements within the federal system.

Question 45

Repayment to the victim by the offender,for losses,damages,or expenses that result from a crime is known as _____.

Question 46

The first victim compensation program established in the United States was in _____.

Question 47

Funeral expenses are not eligible for victim compensation.

Question 48

Notification to victims of the release or pending release of convicted offenders who have harmed them is called _____.

Question 49

Each state has eligibility requirements for receiving victim compensation benefits.

Question 50

In 1996,a bill known as _____,was enacted to ensure community notification of the locations of convicted sex offenders.

Question 51

The primary costs covered by all states are _____.

Question 52

The costs of medical expenses,lost wages,and property losses that accrue to crime victims as a result of their victimization are called _____.

Question 53

The State of _____ produced the nation's first state bill of rights for crime victims.

Question 54

The _____ brought national visibility to crime victims' concerns.

Question 55

The costs of crime such as fear,pain,suffering,and reduced quality of life that accrue to crime victims as a result of their victimization are called _____.

Question 56

The Victims' Rights and Protection Act of 2008 is also known as _____.

Question 57

To receive victim compensation,the victim cannot have been engaged in criminal activity.

Question 58

According to the state of California's Constitution,someone who suffers direct or threatened physical,psychological,or financial harm as the result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime is called a _____.

Question 59

Until the 1970s,from a legal perspective,crimes are considered offenses against ______.