Question 1

Household-level risk factors that increase the likelihood of recurring victimization include all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Having only one car for the household is not typically considered a risk factor for recurring victimization, unlike the other options which can contribute to increased vulnerability.

Question 2

In general, most recurring victimizations occur within ______.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Neighborhood-level risk factors that increase the likelihood of recurring victimization include all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Cohesive neighborhoods, where residents have strong bonds and look out for each other, tend to have lower rates of crime and victimization. This sense of community can deter criminal activity and foster a safer environment, thereby reducing the likelihood of recurring victimization.

Question 4

The "flag" theoretical explanation of recurring victimization is consistent with which theory?

Accepted Answer

The "flag" theoretical explanation of recurring victimization is consistent with the theory of risk heterogeneity, which suggests that certain characteristics inherent to individuals or contexts make them more likely to be victimized repeatedly.

Question 5

Which type of victimization suggests that a person has been a victim of any type of crime more than once?

Accepted Answer

Recurring victimization suggests that a person has been a victim of any type of crime more than once.

Question 6

Of the households that had called the police for domestic violence once, ______ had done so again within 5 weeks

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that a significant proportion of households that report an instance of domestic violence to the police are likely to do so again. The correct statistic, according to research, is that 35% of households that had called the police for domestic violence once had done so again within 5 weeks.

Question 7

Which type of victimization suggests that a person has been a victim of the same crime more than once?

Accepted Answer

Repeat victimization refers to the phenomenon where an individual or location is victimized more than once by the same type of crime.

Question 8

Residential burglary near repeats tended to occur within ______.

Accepted Answer

Residential burglary near repeats tend to occur within 1 week, as offenders often exploit the same vulnerabilities or opportunities in a short time frame.

Question 9

Intimate partner violence, rape, ______, and property victimizations are all at high risk of recurring victimization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intimate partner violence, rape, ______, and property...

Question 10

______ suggests that recurring victimization occurs because of the quality or character of a victim.

Accepted Answer

Risk heterogeneity suggests that recurring victimization occurs due to the inherent qualities or characteristics of a victim that make them more susceptible to being victimized repeatedly.

Question 11

The National Violence Against Women Study found that women who experienced childhood sexual abuse were ______ times more likely to be a victim of a sex crime by her partner as an adult.

Accepted Answer

The National Violence Against Women Study found that women who experienced childhood sexual abuse were 6 times more likely to be a victim of a sex crime by her partner as an adult.

Question 12

For victims of sex crimes, which type of programs seemed to increase the likelihood that a victim would be able to reduce subsequent sexual victimizations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For victims of sex crimes, which type...

Question 13

According to the ______ theoretical explanation of recurring victimization, the way the victim and offender act during and after the victimization will determine whether another victimization occurs.

Accepted Answer

The state dependence theoretical explanation suggests that the actions and reactions of both the victim and the offender during and after an incident of victimization play a crucial role in determining the likelihood of future victimization. This perspective emphasizes the importance of the immediate circumstances and behaviors in influencing the risk of recurring victimization.

Question 14

Which of the following options is not a type of demographic characteristic risk factor for recurring victimization?

Accepted Answer

Low socioeconomic status (SES) for property crime is not typically considered a demographic characteristic risk factor for recurring victimization, as it is more associated with personal crime.

Question 15

Prevention advice was given to victims of burglaries in the United States, whereas ______ were/was given to assist victims in England, which seemed to decrease repeat incidents of burglary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prevention advice was given to victims of...

Question 16

Which type of victimization suggests that a crime will occur within a close proximity of where another crime occurred?

Accepted Answer

Near-repeat victimization suggests that if a crime occurs in a certain location, there is a heightened risk of another crime occurring in close proximity to that location within a short time frame. This concept is based on the idea that certain factors that made the initial location a target may similarly affect nearby locations.

Question 17

______ type of a program is one in which a police officer and victim advocate will revisit an intimate partner violence victim to provide her or him with information on social and legal programs to assist her or him.

Accepted Answer

A "Second responder" program involves a police officer and a victim advocate revisiting an intimate partner violence victim to provide information on social and legal programs for assistance.

Question 18

Some research suggests that poly-victimizations can cause greater levels of ______ in victims when compared to victims of a single incident.

Accepted Answer

Distress is a common symptom of poly-victimization, which is the experience of multiple victimizations.

Question 19

Studies in which country have found reductions in repeat burglaries due to efforts by law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Studies in England have found that efforts by law enforcement, such as the use of predictive policing and targeted interventions, have led to reductions in repeat burglaries.

Question 20

One is at higher risk of recurring victimization if he is a victim of crime and ______.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with the seven-repeat allele of the DRD4 gene have been found to be at a higher risk of recurring victimization. This genetic variation is associated with increased impulsivity and risk-taking behaviors, which can contribute to a higher likelihood of becoming a victim of crime again.

Quiz 5: Recurring Victimization