PRPA Victimology – Questions With Complete Solutions
What is victimology? Right Ans - A study of individuals or groups that have
been killed, destroyed, injured or otherwise harmed by a criminal act,
condition or circumstance
Victim injuries Right Ans - 1. Financial
2. Physical - Death, disability, brain functions, minor abrasions/cuts and
sexually transmitted diseases
3. Psychological/emotional
What are the 5 psychological/emotional responses to victimization? Right
Ans - 1. Anger
2. Denial
3. Helplessness/lack of control
4. Self blaming or blaming another
5. Fear
Secondary Victimization can be caused by the following: Right Ans - 1.
family/friends
2. Law enforcement
3. Criminal Justice System
4. Media
5. Clergy
6. Medical professionals
7. Social services
, Defusing Crisis Situations Right Ans - A. acknowledge the victim's ordeal &
reassure his/her safety
B. Be an *active listener*
C. Ask diversionary, reality questions
D. allow the victim to do what they can do (pose simple choices to help victims
regain some sense of control
E. Explain all options & procedures that will follow
F. Maintain appropriate eye contact, body posture & voice control
What is crisis intervention? Right Ans - means entering into the life
situation of an individual, family or group to lessen the impact of a crisis,
reducing stress in order to help mobilize the resources of those directly
affected.
The 2 goals of crisis intervention are: Right Ans - 1. Provide emotional first
aid to the victim.
2. *DO NO HARM!* The victim is not to blame for his/ her victimization.
Types of assistance the victim requires: Right Ans - 1. To feel safe and
secure.
2. To facilitate the ability to "vent" and receive validation
3. Prediction and preparation are provided (refer to victim's rights pamphlet)
Phases of an acute crisis state are: Right Ans - 1. The individual is faced
with a *sudden, unanticipated
stressful situation* that causes anxiety.
2. The usual coping mechanisms fail to reduce or relieve the stress.
3. *Anxiety builds* as the individual repeatedly tries and fails to find a method
of controlling the situation.
What is victimology? Right Ans - A study of individuals or groups that have
been killed, destroyed, injured or otherwise harmed by a criminal act,
condition or circumstance
Victim injuries Right Ans - 1. Financial
2. Physical - Death, disability, brain functions, minor abrasions/cuts and
sexually transmitted diseases
3. Psychological/emotional
What are the 5 psychological/emotional responses to victimization? Right
Ans - 1. Anger
2. Denial
3. Helplessness/lack of control
4. Self blaming or blaming another
5. Fear
Secondary Victimization can be caused by the following: Right Ans - 1.
family/friends
2. Law enforcement
3. Criminal Justice System
4. Media
5. Clergy
6. Medical professionals
7. Social services
, Defusing Crisis Situations Right Ans - A. acknowledge the victim's ordeal &
reassure his/her safety
B. Be an *active listener*
C. Ask diversionary, reality questions
D. allow the victim to do what they can do (pose simple choices to help victims
regain some sense of control
E. Explain all options & procedures that will follow
F. Maintain appropriate eye contact, body posture & voice control
What is crisis intervention? Right Ans - means entering into the life
situation of an individual, family or group to lessen the impact of a crisis,
reducing stress in order to help mobilize the resources of those directly
affected.
The 2 goals of crisis intervention are: Right Ans - 1. Provide emotional first
aid to the victim.
2. *DO NO HARM!* The victim is not to blame for his/ her victimization.
Types of assistance the victim requires: Right Ans - 1. To feel safe and
secure.
2. To facilitate the ability to "vent" and receive validation
3. Prediction and preparation are provided (refer to victim's rights pamphlet)
Phases of an acute crisis state are: Right Ans - 1. The individual is faced
with a *sudden, unanticipated
stressful situation* that causes anxiety.
2. The usual coping mechanisms fail to reduce or relieve the stress.
3. *Anxiety builds* as the individual repeatedly tries and fails to find a method
of controlling the situation.
