Victimization

Question 1

Consequences of victimization

Answer 1

Physical
Emotional / Psychological
Social
Financial
Secondary victimization

Question 2

Four stages of emotional victimization

Answer 2

1. Initial reaction (shock, anger, grief, etc)
2. Disorganization (nightmares, depression, guilt, fear)
3. Reconstruction and acceptance
4. Normalization and adjustment

Question 3

Society’s response to victimization

Answer 3

• Victim’s rights (right to privacy/protection, right to be informed, right to attend proceedings, right to restitution)
• Restorative justice (bringing together parties, communities)

Question 4

Describe secondary victimization

Answer 4

Additional emotional harm that victims may endure due to interactions with the criminal justice system (and society)