Question 1

The victims' rights movement of the _______ tried to put an end to blaming individuals for being victimized and to give victims more of a role in criminal case processing.&#10;A) 1870s-1880s&#10;B) 1920s-1930s&#10;C) 1970s-1980s&#10;D) 2000-2010s

Accepted Answer

The victims' rights movement began to gain traction in the 1970s and 1980s, with advocacy groups pushing for changes in laws and policies to give victims a greater voice in the criminal justice system. Prior to this movement, victims were often overlooked and even blamed for the crimes committed against them. The movement aimed to shift the focus onto the offender and provide support and resources for victims to aid in their recovery.

Question 2

The victims' rights movement received a boost when which president's Commission on Crime suggested that victims should have systematic means to address the harmful effects of criminal victimization and should be more involved in the criminal justice system?

A) George W. Bush
B) Ronald Reagan
C) Lyndon B. Johnson
D) Theodore Roosevelt

C

Accepted Answer

The victims' rights movement gained momentum when President Lyndon B. Johnson's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice, established in 1965, recommended that victims should have systematic means to address the harmful effects of criminal victimization and be more involved in the criminal justice system.

Question 3

Victims' rights vary among the states, although they, and the rights provided to them by the federal government, generally address two primary areas: the involvement of crime victims in criminal case proceedings and

A) enhanced financial punishments for offenders.
B) personal protection for victims.
C) compensation for victims.
D) mandatory penalties for offenders.

C

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions compensation for victims as one of the primary areas addressed by victims' rights. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choices A and D are incorrect because there is no mention of enhanced financial punishments or mandatory penalties for offenders in the sentence. Choice B is also incorrect because personal protection for victims is not mentioned as one of the primary areas addressed by victims' rights.

Question 4

Critics of rape shield laws contend that they violate a defendant's _______ Amendment right to confront their accuser.&#10;A) Fourth&#10;B) Sixth&#10;C) Eighth&#10;D) Tenth

Accepted Answer

The Sixth Amendment guarantees a defendant the right to confront their accuser in court. Critics argue that rape shield laws, which limit or exclude evidence about the victim's sexual history, can infringe on this right.

Question 5

Which of the following would be most likely to use victim services?&#10;A) Victims who are employed&#10;B) Younger victims of crime&#10;C) Victims of violent crime&#10;D) Victims of property crime

Accepted Answer

Victims of violent crime are more likely to utilize victim services because they have experienced a traumatic event that may require immediate assistance and long-term support for recovery. Victims of property crime may not require the same level of immediate support and may be less likely to seek out victim services. Being employed or young does not necessarily impact whether someone will use victim services.

Question 6

Which of the following is most likely to be the victim of violent crime?&#10;A) A 22-year-old&#10;B) A 48-year-old&#10;C) A wealthy person&#10;D) A married person

Accepted Answer

Young adults between the ages of 18-24 are statistically the most likely to be victims of violent crime.

Question 7

Research found that the most commonly cited reason for not reporting a crime to the police was which of the following?&#10;A) The victim believed the police couldn't help.&#10;B) The victim dealt with the matter in another way.&#10;C) The victim had a fear of retaliation.&#10;D) The victim was engaged in illegal activity at the time of the offense.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that the most commonly cited reason for not reporting a crime to the police is that the victim dealt with the matter in another way, such as resolving the issue informally or seeking help from friends or family. Other reasons for not reporting may include a fear of retaliation, distrust of the police, or a belief that the police cannot or will not help. However, dealing with the matter in another way is consistently the most frequently reported reason for not reporting. Engaging in illegal activity at the time of the offense may also be a factor in some cases, but it is not typically the primary reason for failing to report a crime.

Question 8

By 2003, only about half of all states in the United States had passed some form of victims' rights legislation.

Accepted Answer

By 2003, all 50 states in the United States had passed some form of victims' rights legislation.

Question 9

Some states limit victim rights to victims of violent felonies or other select types of crime; only about 40% of states provide rights to all classes of victims.

Accepted Answer

Many states have limitations on victim rights, which may only apply to certain types of crime or certain classes of victims. Only about 40% of states grant rights to all types of victims.

Question 10

Victim impact statements are permitted in federal sentencing and in virtually all states.

Accepted Answer

Victim impact statements are commonly used in both federal sentencing and in state courts. These statements allow victims or their representatives to share with the court the emotional, physical, and financial impact of the crime on their lives. This information can influence the sentencing decision of the judge. While there may be some variations in the procedures for submitting and presenting victim impact statements, they are generally allowed in most jurisdictions.

Question 11

Victim impact statements have been criticized for creating heated emotions that may increase the severity of the offender's punishment.

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Question 12

Most victims take advantage of the compensation and restitution programs designed to provide victim assistance.

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Question 13

The rate of property crime in the United States is about twice what it was in 1993.

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Question 14

Most victimizations are not reported to the police.

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Question 15

Identify and discuss the improvements that have been made since the 1970s with regard to treating victims of crime. What else could we do to assist them?

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Question 16

Identify the pros and cons of having rape shield laws. Should we have these laws? Why or why not?

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Deck 6: Victims of Crime