Ch 10

Allocution

A formal statement made by a defendant in court, often during sentencing, allowing them to address the judge or victim and express remorse or provide context for their actions.

Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome (CSAAS)

A psychological model explaining the behaviors and coping mechanisms of children who have experienced sexual abuse, including secrecy, helplessness, and delayed disclosure.

Child Sex Trafficking

The recruitment, harboring, transportation, or exploitation of minors for commercial sexual purposes, often involving coercion or manipulation.

Complicated Bereavement

A prolonged and intense grief reaction that interferes with daily functioning, often following traumatic or unexpected loss.

Co-Victims

Individuals who experience secondary trauma or loss due to the victimization of someone close to them, such as family members of homicide victims.

Death Notification

The process of informing family members about the death of a loved one, typically conducted by trained professionals with sensitivity and support.

Human Trafficking

The illegal trade of people for exploitation, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, or servitude, often involving coercion or deception.

Multiculturalism

The acknowledgment and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, values, and practices, emphasizing inclusion and equity.

National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV)

A comprehensive study examining the prevalence and impact of violence exposure among children in the United States.

Notification

The act of formally informing individuals about events or decisions, such as victims being notified about legal proceedings or changes in an offender’s status.

Polyvictimization

The experience of multiple types of victimization, such as physical abuse, sexual assault, and bullying, often leading to compounded trauma.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional numbing.

Restitution/Compensation

Court-ordered payments by offenders to victims to cover losses or damages resulting from the crime, aiming to restore the victim’s financial stability.

Restorative Justice

A justice approach focusing on repairing harm caused by crime through facilitated dialogue between victims, offenders, and the community, emphasizing accountability and healing.

Victimless Crimes

Offenses that do not have a direct, identifiable victim, such as drug use, prostitution, or gambling, often debated in terms of societal harm.