Deck 14: Understanding and Helping Victims

Question 1

Over the past 20 years,property crime rates have:

A)declined.
B)remained the same.
C)increased.
D)increased at a faster rate than violent crime have.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

A)evildoer.
B)thief.
C)victim.
D)murderer.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

A)primary
B)advocate
C)indirect
D)secondary

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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

A)baby boomers reaching their mid-teen years.
B)severe sentencing policies.
C)an increased use of illegal drugs.
D)lax law enforcement policies.

Question 5

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

A)victim repetition.
B)victim blaming.
C)survivor guilt.
D)victim recidivism.

Question 6

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.

A)advocate
B)primary
C)secondary
D)indirect

Question 7

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:

A)survivors.
B)primary victims.
C)indirect victims.
D)direct victims.

Question 8

The word victimology can be traced back to:

A)the Middle Ages.
B)ancient times.
C)the 1800s.
D)the 1940s.

Question 9

The purpose of rape crisis centers is to:

A)provide counseling to rape victims.
B)provide training in defensive tactics to rape victims.
C)provide legal information to rape victims.
D)perform all of these functions.

Question 10

The word victimology was coined by:

A)Hammurabi.
B)Robert Agnew.
C)Emile Durkheim.
D)Beniamin Mendelsohn.

Question 11

Sarah recently became the victim of an armed robbery.She was walking to her car at night after working late when a man forced her,at gunpoint,to turn over her purse and withdraw money from her bank account using her ATM card.Sarah did not suffer any physical injuries.However,she has flashbacks of the robbery and has become mentally unstable.Sarah is suffering from:

A)vicarious traumA.
B)victim recidivism.
C)compassion fatigue.
D)psychic trauma.

Question 12

During the 1960s and 1970s,influential social movements such as the women's rights movement,civil rights movement,and the gay rights movements focused on ________ and paved the way for victims' rights movements.

A)all of these
B)protection of the disadvantaged
C)nonviolent protest
D)equal opportunity

Question 13

Jennifer recently lost her home to a hurricane.She is now suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.Jennifer is most likely receiving ________ to treat her posttraumatic stress.

A)psychic trauma
B)psychological debriefing
C)short-term therapy
D)psychiatric intervention

Question 14

Victim recidivism is also known as ________.

A)victim surviving capability
B)secondary victimization
C)repeat victimization
D)primary victimization

Question 15

The shift from a victim focus to a witness focus during the 1800s can be attributed to:

A)the Civil War.
B)the Industrial Revolution.
C)the civil rights movement.
D)the Revolutionary War.

Question 16

One of the first governmental agencies to fund research and programs for victims was the:

A)LEAA.
B)CIA.
C)FBI.
D)UCR.

Question 17

The Code of Hammurabi required ________ to be restored between an offender and a victim after the commission of a crime.

A)justice
B)impulse
C)equity
D)retribution

Question 18

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.Beth has received ________ from her university's counseling centers.

A)victim recidivism
B)victim precipitation
C)victim services
D)victim assistance

Question 19

Which of the following would be an example of the equity requirement of the Code of Hammurabi?

A)A thief is required to serve six months on probation.
B)A burglar must serve community service hours.
C)A murderer is executed.
D)A murderer is imprisoned for life.

Question 20

Which tool offers indications that there are more than twice as many victims as reported by the Uniform Crime Reports?

A)Self-report surveys
B)National Crime Database
C)Police reports
D)Victimization surveys

Question 21

Native American women are most likely to be victimized by:

A)strangers.
B)acquaintances.
C)family members.
D)neighbors.

Question 22

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

A)Black
B)Native American
C)White
D)Hispanic

Question 23

Stephanie is a college student who recently became the victim of a sexual assault.She has been working with a victim advocate who was also a victim of sexual assault when she was a college student.Because of the similarities in their attacks,the victim advocate finds it painful to hear Stephanie recount the details from that night.She also finds herself avoiding Stephanie's calls because it is so painful to talk to her.Stephanie's victim advocate is suffering from:

A)secondary victimization.
B)survivor guilt.
C)direct victimization.
D)compassion fatigue.

Question 24

The funds for victim compensation funds come from:

A)state taxes.
B)fines and fees collected from offenders.
C)federal taxes.
D)private donations.

Question 25

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:

A)secondary victim.
B)victim witness specialist.
C)victim specialist.
D)victim compensator.

Question 26

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

A)A crime victim who has lost a civil lawsuit and is not receiving any funds from that lawsuit
B)A crime victim who was an innocent bystander and had no part in her victimization
C)A crime victim who is not able to receive health insurance benefits
D)A crime victim who is still receiving payments from worker's compensation

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a type of aid that victim advocates offer victims?

A)Recovery interventions
B)Survivor support
C)Emotional support
D)Psychological first aid

Question 28

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:

A)weight loading.
B)physiotherapy.
C)short-term therapy.
D)long-term therapy.

Question 29

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.

A)recovery
B)despair
C)impact
D)recoil

Question 30

Victims who utilize advocacy services:

A)will exhibit all of these.
B)show fewer symptoms of depression.
C)are more effective in attaining social services.
D)are less likely to be abused again.

Question 31

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

A)Impact
B)Recovery
C)Despair
D)Recoil

Question 32

The greatest percentage of victim compensation funds pays for:

A)counseling.
B)medical expenses.
C)lost wages.
D)funeral expenses.

Question 33

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 feels like she is moving forward.Although she has suffered from minor posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD),she is able to get through these setbacks quickly.She has returned to school and started working again.The phase that Stephanie is going through is the ________ phase.

A)impact
B)recoil
C)despair
D)recovery

Question 34

Victims of crime are sometimes able to get financial assistance from the state where they were victimized.This assistance is referred to as:

A)a crime victim assistance fund.
B)a crime victim compensation fund.
C)victim precipitation.
D)a survivors' assistance funD.

Question 35

Which group is at the highest risk for victimization?

A)The wealthy
B)Whites
C)Prior victims
D)Females

Question 36

Femicide is:

A)the killing of a woman.
B)the killing of a father.
C)the killing of an infant.
D)the killing of a chilD.

Question 37

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:

A)victim survivor.
B)victim recidivist.
C)primary victim.
D)victim advocate.

Question 38

Stephanie is a victim of sexual assault.While recovering,Stephanie has received several therapeutic interventions.It has been six months since her attack,and she is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).She is terrified to leave the house,has stopped attending classes,and has quit her job.To get through this,she has started seeing a psychiatrist and taking medication so that she might be able to soon lead a functional life again.The type of therapy that Stephanie is undergoing is:

A)short-term therapy.
B)long-term therapy.
C)clinical therapy.
D)physiotherapy.

Question 39

Stephanie is a college student who recently became the victim of a sexual assault.Her attacker was able to gain access to her room because her roommate forgot to lock the door when she left the room while Stephanie was sleeping.Since the attack,Stephanie's roommate,Michelle,has been experiencing stress and guilt because she forgot to lock the door.She has also been experiencing recurring nightmares that she is being sexually assaulted and has recently started drinking to try and minimize the stress and feelings of guilt that she is experiencing.Michelle is experiencing:

A)direct victimization.
B)secondary victimization.
C)survivor guilt.
D)vicarious trauma.

Question 40

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 feels that she is to blame for her attack.She constantly feels anxious and helpless,to the point where she has stopped attending classes and has quit her job.The phase that Stephanie is going through is the ________ phase.

A)impact
B)despair
C)recovery
D)recoil

Question 41

When a rape or sexual assault victim comes into a hospital to be examined,a ________ will usually be conducted to preserve evidence.

A)colposcope
B)rape kit
C)forensic
D)SANE

Question 42

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.

A)reparation council
B)victim awareness groups
C)victim council
D)domestic violence council

Question 43

Reports to adult protective services have been ________ in recent years.

A)increasing
B)steady
C)decreasing
D)None of these answers are right.

Question 44

Research has indicated that women who stay in shelters:

A)experience more severe violence.
B)experience fewer incidents of violence.
C)often return to their abusive partners.
D)experience more incidents of violence.

Question 45

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.The way that Bai is treated in the criminal justice system can be considered ________ victimization.

A)primary
B)indirect
C)vicarious
D)secondary

Question 46

On average,the victim compensation allocation per victim across the states is approximately:

A)$2,000.
B)$10,000.
C)$25,000.
D)$1,000.

Question 47

Adult protective services can be traced back to the:

A)1900s.
B)1950s.
C)1970s.
D)1990s.

Question 48

If you have been a victim of rape and decide to visit the nearest emergency room,you would most likely be seen by a ________ who is specially trained in examining sexual assault victims.

A)sexual assault nurse practitioner
B)sexual assault nurse examiner
C)counselor
D)sex-determination nurse

Question 49

When victims leave their homes,they are often forced to go to a ________,where they can find temporary housing.

A)victim residence
B)residential treatment facility
C)shelter
D)victim precipitation

Question 50

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

A)TRIADs.
B)adult protective services.
C)collaborative organizations.
D)collaborative victims' services.

Question 51

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

A)A male child over 13 years of age
B)A victim who is under the influence of drugs
C)All of these victims will be allowed to enter a shelter.
D)A victim with serious mental illness

Question 52

If you were seeking victim assistance information,such as available shelters,places to get legal assistance,or a protective order,you would contact a:

A)hotline.
B)victim compassion team.
C)survivor.
D)crisis intervention team.

Question 53

"Older adults" are usually aged ________ and over.

A)70
B)65
C)75
D)60

Question 54

The emergence of the first rape crisis centers can be largely attributed to the:

A)women's movement.
B)restorative justice movement.
C)gay rights movement.
D)civil rights movement.

Question 55

Shortly after a traumatic event,________ is available to provide immediate assistance,such as shelter and medical care.

A)secondary victimization
B)victim compensation
C)crisis intervention
D)victim intervention

Question 56

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's sister is the ________ victim in this situation.

A)indirect
B)vicarious
C)primary
D)secondary

Question 57

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.

A)primary
B)indirect
C)vicarious
D)secondary

Question 58

During the ________ process,a victim advocate will determine the needs of a victim and her children upon entering a shelter.

A)intake
B)questioning
C)processing
D)classification

Question 59

Which of the following is the most significant difficulty in outreach and community education of victims' services?

A)Cultural barriers
B)All of these
C)Immigration status
D)Language barriers

Question 60

Suppose that you believe that your uncle is mistreating and neglecting your grandmother,whom he has been responsible for since she had a stroke last year.If you wished to have these allegations investigated,you would contact ________ in your state.

A)AARP
B)the department of human services
C)adult protective services
D)SANE

Question 61

Services provided by specialized units include:

A)direct victim services.
B)interview strategies.
C)training curricula for others who work with victims.
D)All of the above are services provided by specialized units.

Question 62

Jane is a prosecutor in Wayne County,Michigan.She is part of a group that meets monthly to address sexual assault in their community.The group investigates recent sexual assault cases to determine best practices for handling such cases.They also gather data on who commits sexual assault,when and where,and what types of sexual assaults occur.Jane is most likely a member of a:

A)SART.
B)CCRT.
C)SANE.
D)DVCRT.

Question 63

The main goal of a multidisciplinary interview center is to:

A)eliminate the need for a child victim to retell the story many times to different people.
B)save time.
C)provide services to the victims of abuse.
D)save money.

Question 64

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

A)drug offenders.
B)juvenile offenders.
C)violent offenders.
D)public order offenders.

Question 65

Restorative justice views the ________ as the true victim of a crime.

A)state
B)community
C)individual
D)offender

Question 66

Kareem is a juvenile who has been convicted of vandalism.Kareem's community made it very clear to him that they do not approve of his crime.They are also concerned with making sure that he understands the impact of his crime and does not commit future crimes.Ultimately,the community wants to make sure Kareem has opportunities to be successful in the community.Kareem's community is following a form of restorative justice known as:

A)reintegrative shaming.
B)retribution.
C)disintegrative shaming.
D)restitution.

Question 67

Ryan has recently been the victim of sexual abuse.He is only five years old,so special precautions need to be taken when gathering evidence and interviewing Ryan about the incident.Ryan will most likely be interviewed at a:

A)sexual assault response center.
B)domestic violence council.
C)collaborative partnership group hearing.
D)multidisciplinary interview center.

Question 68

Many different governmental agencies,such as law enforcement and district attorney's offices,have created groups that focus on a single type of victim and such victims' special needs.These groups are referred to as:

A)domestic violence councils.
B)sexual assault response teams.
C)specialized units.
D)community partnership groups.

Question 69

Sara has been adjudicated of larceny after she stole several hundred dollars worth of clothing from Target.Rather than going through the formal juvenile justice system,Sara and her family and friends,along with the manager of Target and other community members,meet to discuss Sara's actions and the most appropriate sanction for her actions.The restorative justice model being followed in this scenario is:

A)disintegrative shaming.
B)reintegrative shaming.
C)mediation.
D)community and family group conferencing.

Question 70

One of the main things that restorative justice emphasizes is:

A)leniency.
B)an admission of guilt.
C)forgiveness.
D)restitution.