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What does victimization mean?

Victimization is the experience of harm caused by a criminal act, including physical, emotional, financial, or property harm.

What does the National Crime Victimization Survey measure?

The NCVS surveys a representative sample of U.S. residents age 12 or older about certain crimes, whether or not they were reported to police.

Why is repeated victimization important to recognize?

A relatively small number of people, households, or places may experience multiple incidents; recognizing this pattern can help guide safety planning and services.

What are some possible consequences of victimization?

Effects may include injury, psychological distress, disrupted work or relationships, medical bills, lost income, and damaged property; they can be immediate or long-lasting.

What is the purpose of crisis response and safety planning?

Crisis response and safety planning help identify urgent risks and consider safer options.

What four levels does the social-ecological model use?

The social-ecological model organizes prevention at individual, relationship, community, and societal levels.

Name two important limits of the NCVS.

The NCVS does not measure homicide, and it excludes some groups, including people who are unhoused or institutionalized.

What do police-recorded crime data leave out?

Police-recorded data describe crimes known to law enforcement, so they omit incidents that are never reported.

What does victimization prevalence measure?

Prevalence is the share of people or households victimized at least once during a specified period.

What does victimization incidence measure?

Incidence is the number of victimizations that occur during a specified period.

What should population-level victimization patterns not imply?

Population-level risk patterns reflect differing exposure and circumstances; they do not mean a person's identity or choices caused the crime. Responsibility belongs to the offender.

What can victim advocacy and accompaniment provide?

Advocates may accompany victims during medical care, police interviews, or court proceedings.