Deck 12: Responding to Victimization

Question 1

Which of the following is not part of the victim's role in the criminal justice process?

A) Submitting a statement prior to the offender's sentencing.
B) Reporting the crime.
C) Providing evidence by testifying in court.
D) Providing evidence that informs law enforcement or the prosecutor's handling of the case.
E) All of the above are part of the victim's role.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

___________ is an alternative method to the criminal court that holds the offender accountable for their actions.

A) Probation.
B) Civil court.
C) Parole.
D) Plea bargaining.
E) None of the above.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The criminal justice system is divided into three segments: (1) law enforcement, (2) __________, and (3) ___________.

A) Courts; corrections.
B) Prosecutors; defendants.
C) Bail; probation officers.
D) Restitution; victim impact statements.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Mandatory arrest laws require officers responding to calls involving intimate partner violence to make an arrest if there is probable cause to believe an assault has occurred, depending on the victim's wishes.

Question 5

Prior to mandatory arrest laws, when the crime of intimate partner violence was a misdemeanor such as simple assault, the offense had to occur _____________.

A) More than one time over the course of a week.
B) Inside the victim's residence and at night.
C) In the officer's presence for him or her to make an arrest.
D) Within 24 hours after the offender was paroled.
E) A and B
F) C and D

Question 6

When the accused is offered and accepts a ___________, this negates the need for a trial.

A) Not-guilty plea.
B) Plea bargain.
C) Bail hearing.
D) Bond decision.
E) None of the above.

Question 7

A victim impact statement is defined as a(n) _____________.

A) Explanation by the accused for why he or she chose this particular victim.
B) Doctor's account of the degree and severity of the victim's injuries sustained during the crime.
C) Prosecutor's description of similar crimes and the victims' processes of recovery.
D) Written or oral account by the victim explaining how he or she was affected by the crime.
E) All of the above are included in the definition.

Question 8

Opponents of victim impact statements argue that their use (1) __________ and (2) _________.

A) May have a therapeutic effect for victims; highlights the harm caused by crime.
B) Unfairly disadvantages the defendant; results in more severe sentences.
C) Has no effect on sentencing; does not benefit victims or offenders.
D) Allows victims to participate in the criminal justice process; negates due process for the victims.
E) None of the above.

Question 9

Restorative justice is an approach to justice that emphasizes _____________.

A) The possibility of quick parole for prisoners who are well behaved.
B) Swift and severe sanctions to counteract the damage of the criminal incident.
C) Repairing the harm caused by crime by involving all parties in the process.
D) The use of plea bargains to reduce the burden on the corrections system.
E) A and C
F) B and D

Question 10

The civil justice system offers victims a means of attaining justice that may not be possible in the criminal justice system because offenders are held directly liable to the victim rather than to the state.

Question 11

During the discovery phase of the pretrial process, each side in the lawsuit is able to obtain _____________.

A) A stipend from the government that covers legal fees and expert witness expenses.
B) Evidence from the opposing party that will help in determining the strength of the opponent's case.
C) Victim impact statements that may affect the outcome of the case and the sentencing decision.
D) Personal information about jury members that will aid in devising an effective legal strategy.
E) None of the above.

Question 12

Victims' roles in the administration of criminal justice expanded in the _________.

A) 1940s.
B) 1880s.
C) 1960s.
D) 1990s.

Question 13

Which of the following is not included in the victims' bill of rights?

A) The right to full and timely restitution as provided by law.
B) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
C) The reasonable right to confer with the attorney for the government on the case.
D) The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
E) All of the above are included in the victims' bill of rights.

Question 14

Although victims are allowed to participate in the criminal process, it is ultimately the __________ who makes decisions regarding the case, such as whether the offender is offered a plea bargain.

A) Bailiff.
B) Prosecutor.
C) Clerk of the courts.
D) Defense attorney.
E) None of the above.

Question 15

The purpose of restitution, money paid by the offender as part of his or her court-ordered sentence, is to help victims _____________.

A) Recover from the harm they experienced following the crime.
B) Pay for provable out-of-pocket costs related to the crime.
C) Recover from emotional distress or pain and suffering.
D) Donate to state agencies that assist victims of crime.
E) A and B
F) C and D

Question 16

Victim compensation programs are designed to _____________.

A) Offer fashion advice to criminal court defendants.
B) Provide financial assistance to victims of crime.
C) Assist offenders in making restitution to victims.
D) Manage organizations and agencies that serve the needs of crime victims.
E) All of the above are included in victim compensation programs.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a key way in which victim compensation differs from restitution?

A) Restitution requires that the offender be arrested, charged, and sentenced to restitution.
B) Agencies are responsible for paying a victim compensation, whereas offenders are responsible for making restitution payments.
C) Restitution is for medical expenses and compensation programs assist victims in a variety of other ways.
D) Compensation programs receive funds from several sources but offenders make restitution payments on their own.
E) All of the above are key differences between restitution and compensation.

Question 18

Restitution and compensation do not serve the interests of restorative justice because they force offenders to make reparations for the damages they have caused.

Question 19

Protective orders are meant to protect victims by _____________.

A) Ensuring the offender is not released from jail by bail or bond.
B) Disallowing the offender from the option of plea bargaining.
C) Prohibiting offenders from approaching or contacting the victims.
D) Placing victims in witness protection programs during the trial.
E) None of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following is not part of the basic criteria shared by all victim compensation programs?

A) Victims must incur costs that are not already covered by insurance or another government benefit program.
B) The victim must be free of contributory misconduct.
C) Victims must submit their applications for compensation in a timely manner.
D) The victim must report the crime to law enforcement.
E) All of the above are part of the basic criteria.

Question 21

Describe three beneficial effects of mandatory arrest laws. Describe three detrimental effects of mandatory arrest laws. Do the beneficial effects of these laws outweigh the negative effects? Explain your answer.

Question 22

Compare and (b) contrast the victim's role in the criminal justice system to his or her role in the civil justice system. Use examples to highlight your points. In your view, which system better incorporates the victim in the processing of the case at hand? Explain your viewpoint.

Question 23

Identify three crime victims' rights and explain the importance of each of these three rights to due process of the case. Of these three rights, which one is the most important to victims' needs in the justice system? Explain your rationale. What additional right(s) would you give crime victims that they do not currently have? Explain why such right(s) is/are important to victims.

Question 24

Describe at least three forms that victim assistance takes across the United States. Provide a specific example for each of the three that you discuss.