List and describe three of the economic costs associated with victimization.

What will be an ideal response?


Direct property losses—victims lose items they used to have. Medical care—depending on the type of victimization, the victim may need medical care for both physical harm and mental health harm. Losses in productivity—victims may lose time at work, school, or at home that can cost them salary, or lose time in other productive areas. Pain, suffering, and lost quality of life—victims may alter their lifestyles and/or seek to protect themselves with defense systems (animals that will cost money, fencing, security systems, weapons).

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Special conditions are stipulations tailored to fit the problems and needs of the offender, and generally are related to the offense of conviction.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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DNA taken from a crime scene may soon be able to provide law enforcement with a physical description of a suspect

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Most young offenders follow one of two paths. "Typical teenagers" who get into minor scrapes and engage in what might be considered rebellious teenage behavior with their friends are considered to be __________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A pedestrian who is stopped by police at night in a parking structure and is found to have a screwdriver and a piece of porcelain from a spark plug on a piece of string could be arrested for

(a) possession of a dirk or dagger. (b) loitering with intent to commit a crime of opportunity. (c) possession of burglary tools. (d) attempted auto burglary.

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