Explain how victim blaming impacts a victim's decision to report their victimization. Give an example.
What will be an ideal response?
The stigma and negative experiences linked to victim blaming, such as shame, and so on, and often influence victim’s decisions to not report victimization. Victim blaming can also be internalized, leading the victim to blame themselves for their own victimization and, in many cases, shift the responsibility away from the offender. An example would be the Kobe Bryant case that resulted in victim blaming and lower reports of victimization due to the prevalence of the media.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Describe the process followed as a juvenile moves through the juvenile justice system and compare it to the adult criminal system
What will be an ideal response?
Somebody intentionally trying to mislead an investigator is referred to as a __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.
The process of a prosecutor sharing information with the defense is called: a. nolle prosequi
b. evidence sufficiency. c. probable cause. d. discovery.