Chapter 4

Question 1

Recurring Victimization

Answer 1

occurs when a person or a place is victimized more than once by ANY type of victimization

Question 2

Repeat Victimization

Answer 2

is when a person or place is victimized more than once by SAME type of victimization.

Question 3

Revictimization

Answer 3

A person is victimized more than once by ANY type of victimization but across a long span of time

Question 4

Polyvictimization

Answer 4

occurs when a person has experienced multiple forms of victimization (happens at same time).

Question 5

near repeat victimization

Answer 5

occurs when a place is victimized that is close by to a place previously victimized.

Question 6

Extent of Victimization

Answer 6

IPV, rape, assault, and property victimization

Question 7

Time Course

Answer 7

One month. more time passes = lower the victimization risk.
exception: IPV

Question 8

Crime switching patterns and Victim proneness

Answer 8

When a victim experiences recurring victimization they are likely to experience same type of victimization

Question 9

Risk Factors for Recurring Victimization: Individual level

Answer 9

Male, young, single separated or divorced, low SES, unemployed, more time away from home, risky behaviors, alcohol, PTSD

Question 10

Risk for Recurring Victimization: Group

Answer 10

urban areas, high single parent household, neighborhood disorder, high levels of disorder, low income housing, having children, having 4+ cars

Question 11

risk heterogeneity

Answer 11

if not taking steps to change victimization will happen again

Question 12

state (event) dependence (AKA boost explanation)

Answer 12

how victim and offender react before and after the crime.

Question 13

compounding vulnerable

Answer 13

depression from crime leads to an increase in vulnerability.

Question 14

victimization salience

Answer 14

takes steps to prevent victimization from occurring again