2. Victims have always felt left-out by the criminal justice system and a need was expressed to
involve victims in the judicial decision-making process and that they should be entitled to
certain services. Indicate which of the following options are related to this statement. Page 55
(a) A right to call upon emotional and practical support in the period following the offence.
(b) A right to be kept informed and to be treated with respect and sympathy by law
enforcement agents during the investigation process.
(c) A right to bring to the court’s attention the harm suffered as a result of the crime.
(d) When the victim of the crime was defenceless, such as a child, an elderly person or a
handicapped person, compassion for the victim could lead to a reaction of repugnance
and a heavier punishment be imposed.
Choose the correct option:
1. (a) and (b)
2. (b) and (d)
3. (a) and (d)
4. (c) and (d)
3. Luke is sentenced to house arrest after breaking into houses to steal items. He did this to
obtain money to maintain his drug abuse. This imprisonment intends to prevent Luke from
committing further crime and the category of crime prevention it falls into is known as …
4. Joan is attacked and raped after going to a club. She is blamed by her family and community
for the rape, as she was warned not to go to clubs alone. The fact that Joan is blamed by the
community is in actual fact an indication that she is …
1. responsible for her victimisation.
2. a victim of primary victimization.
3. a victim of secondary victimization. Page53
4. no victim at all.
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