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When both parties involved in intimate partner violence have caused physical injuries, departments often require officers to arrest both parties. This is called _____.

What symptoms could a person experience as a result of trauma?

Victims do not always report their victimization to the law enforcement. What is the leading reason for not reporting?

Extra Credit: Overall, compared to males, females are most likely to be victimized.

What victim right ensures hastened dispositions for special populations (e.g., children, elderly)?

Victims of crime often experience loss. In what areas may their productivity decline?

Depression, reductions in self-esteem, and anxiety are considered ____ responses to victimization.

When victims feel there is no hope in preventing future victimizations, they experience ______.

When is crime most likely to be reported?

Victimologists use the scientific method to answer questions about ______.