Assignment: Impact Of Victimization

Assignment: Impact Of Victimization
Assignment: Impact Of Victimization
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LASA is worth 300 points and will be graded according to the following rubric.
Grading Criteria Maximum Points Describe the theoretical and empirical knowledge about psychological trauma and the impact of victimization within this population. 48 Identify and evaluate commonalities and differences in demographic variables and psychological profiles between subtypes of victims that may present in this population. 48 Compare and contrast empirical research findings related to the assessment and evaluation of victims in this population. 40 Compare and contrast empirical research findings related to treatment for victims in this population. 40 Define and analyze the role and impact of the criminal justice system on victims within this population. 48 Define and analyze the role and impact of past and current legal rights on victims. 48 Academic Writing Writing is generally clear and in an organized manner. It demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and generally displays accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation. Errors are few, isolated, and do not interfere with reader’s comprehension.
Citations in text and at the end of the document are in correct APA format. 28 Total: 300
Emotional Impact
One does not have to look hard to find a victim who says, ”I never thought it would happen to me.” The disbelief of being a victim can last for days, weeks, or even years after the event. Once the shock of the incident goes away, the emotional impact makes many victims feel angry or fearful. They may project that anger onto others. For example:
Mr. Jones forgot to go to the bank on Tuesday. Because of this, Mrs. Jones had to go on Wednesday and was in the lobby as the bank was robbed.
Victims may become angry at themselves for not being aware of their surroundings. They may even begin to hate everyone who has a loose association of the offender, such as sharing the same gender, race, or occupation. They may become fearful of going to a place similar to where the crime occurred.
Often, victims blame themselves for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and/or feels guilty that they survived when someone close to them did not. Victims of sexual violence may feel shame or humiliation. They may act out following sexual assaults, leading to destructive or unsafe behavior.
Psychological Impact
Unlike a mistake, victims of crime often do not have ”learning opportunities,” to benefit from. When we forget to pay a bill and are charged a late fee, we learn from the outcome of this behavior and make corrections in the future. However, victims of a crime are put in situations beyond their control.
Following the initial shock, the psychological impact may cause a victim to go through a period of disorganized activity. They may have distressing thoughts about the event, trouble sleeping. They may use substance abuse as a coping mechanism and withdraw socially. They may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Let’s look at Mr. Smith’s example:
Mr. Smith was stopped in his car at an intersection when a man pulled him out of his car at knife-point and stole his vehicle. Now, every time Mr. Smith pulls up to an intersection, he gets nervous and agitated and sometimes has flashbacks to the incident.
Social Impact