Patterns of victimization

Discuss the following;

  • Patterns of victimisation ( ie, what frames victim legitimacy)
    *Effects of the crime on the victim(eg. emotional, psychological, financial, etc) and if relevant, secondary victims and re-victimisation through the criminal justice system
  • Victims rights
    *Barriers to achieving justice and possible resolutions
    *Support services available to the victim( Please base it on Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)