Deck 10: Working With Victims

Question 1

Self-medicating is:

A) the use of alcohol and/or illicit drugs to overcome physical, emotional, or psychological distress
B) the abuse of prescription medication to overcome physical, emotional, or psychological distress
C) substance use/abuse to "fix" problems which have not been resolved clinically
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

One of the most robust predictors of future victimization is:

A) number of sexual partners
B) whether the individual was raised in a one- or two-parent household
C) past aggression
D) past victimization

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Mentally disordered individuals are ______ likely to come into contact with law enforcement as ___________ than are other citizens.

A) less; both victims and perpetrators
B) more; both victims and perpetrators
C) more; victims of crime
D) less; perpetrators of crime

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is a reason why people make false rape allegations?

A) they are psychologically disordered
B) they are trying to protect themselves against the accused (e.g. a preemptive strike)
C) they are purposely maligning against the accused
D) all of the above

Question 5

When interviewing a victim, it is critical that police:

A) begin by believing the victim in order to validate his or her experience
B) support and empower him or her
C) allow the victim to be instrumental in the pursuit of justice in order to begin his or her recovery
D) all of the above

Question 6

According to the NSA, _____ percent of males who witnessed violence as boys reported lifetime dependence on drugs or alcohol. This indicates that drugs and alcohol are used as a means with which to ______ past trauma.

A) 17%; relive
B) 17%; escape
C) 4%; relive
D) 4%; escape

Question 7

Discuss how police perceptions of domestic and sexual violence can impact victims' recovery as well as the outcome of an investigation.

Question 8

Define the concept of Stockholm Syndrome and illustrate its relationship to the sex trafficking industry.

Question 9

Explain what is meant by recanting and identify five reasons why a victim might recant his or her accusation.

Question 10

Discuss the difference between a false and an unsubstantiated allegation.

Question 11

Explain the concept of a secondary injury and provide several examples.

Question 12

Identify five types of marginalized victims and explain the challenges that they face when dealing with the justice system.

Question 13

Discuss the relationship between prior victimization, self-medication, and addiction. Then outline the cyclical pattern of substance abuse and offending in order to connect victimization and perpetration.

Question 14

Define what is meant by human trafficking and describe this crime's three sub-categories. Explain why trafficking victims often do not seek help and fail to self-identify when approached by police.

Question 15

Discuss the fight, flight, or freeze response and explain the shift in brain activity which can cause victims to experience tonic immobility.

Question 16

What is meant by the term victim-centered investigation and what crucial elements does it involve?

Question 17

Discuss the procedures involved in trauma-informed interviewing.