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.

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Bai's experience in the criminal justice system is a form of secondary victimization, which refers to the additional harm caused by the negative response of social institutions such as the police or the legal system.

Bai,a Young Mother,is a Victim of Domestic Violence