Quiz 2 Flashcards
Cost of 1 murder
About 9 million
Victimologist
Criminologists that study the victim’s role in criminal transactions
Cycle of violence
The idea that victims of crime, especially childhood abuse, are more likely to commit crimes themselves
Vicarious fear
People that are fearful of crime due to passive exposure to violence
Annual cost of crime
About 3 trillion
Suffering stress
Some victims may develop Post traumatic Stress Disorder in which they may be depressed, anxious, or take part in self destructive behavior
Adolescent stress
Younger victims are more prone to PTSD
Consequences of traumatic sexual experiences in childhood
Despair, depression, homelessness, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation
Victim’s household
Larger homes, African American homes, urban homes, and homes in the west are most vulnerable to crime
Gender
Except for the crimes of rape and sexual assault, males are more likely to be victims of violent crime
Age
Young people face a much greater victimization risk. After the age of 25, victim risk rapidly diminishes
Elder abuse
Form of domestic violence by children and other relatives with whom elderly people live
Ethnicity
African Americans and ethnic minorities are more likely to be victims of violent crime
Marital status
Single men and women are more often victimized than married men and women
Active precipitation
When victims act provocatively, use threats, fighting words, or attack first
