Who Are Victims? A Review
Who Are Victims? A Review
Victims are individuals who suffer harm as a consequence of a crime. This chapter examines the circumstances and behavior of victims, focusing on the actions taken by victims and the wider desire to deter crime. It examines self-protection behavior, victim resistance, and various forms of recourse victims take in the aftermath of a violation or a crime. The chapter also considers the connection between crime victimization and labor-market participation or earnings.
Keywords: victims, crime, self-protection behavior, victim resistance, violation, crime victimization, labor-market participation, earnings
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