In some ways, victims of crimes are a diverse lot including the rich and the poor, the young and the old, and men as well as women. This diversity aside, however, crime victims are more likely to be young, nonwhite, male, divorced or never married, low income, and unemployed (Truman, 2011; Elias, 1986). Thus in many ways the profile of victims matches that of defendants.
-Which of the following is true based on decades of research?

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In some ways, victims of crimes are a diverse lot including the rich and the poor, the young and the old, and men as well as women.  This diversity aside, however, crime victims are more likely to be young, nonwhite, male, divorced or never married, low income, and unemployed (Truman, 2011; Elias, 1986). Thus in many ways the profile of victims matches that of defendants.
-Which of the following is true based on decades of research?

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Decades of research on offender-victim overlap have consistently shown that offenders and victims often possess the same characteristics (e.g. age, gender, socioeconomic status, substance use) and engage in many of the same behaviors (e.g. criminal activities, substance use, risky behaviors). Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

In Some Ways, Victims of Crimes Are a Diverse Lot