Criminal Justice Exam #3 - Short Answers

Domestic violence

domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior with goal of gaining control/ power over one’s intimate partner. the cycle typically consists of the abuser abusing, apologizing, and abusing again. Can include physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and/ or psychological such as threatening harm. the number one reason victims return to their abusers is because they usually provide financial support.

The Violence Against Women Act

the violence against women act provides funding for victims of sexual assault and DV along with training for policing for court officials

Black Lives Matter social movement

the black lives matter social movement was formed after the death of Trayvon Martin and after the trial of George Zimmerman. The impact it had was the ideology of a post-racial America and showed the patterns of racism in the United States.

Law enforcement helping sexually exploited victims

They can partner with community groups who have a proven track record of successfully working with the population, work with victim advocates, should meet their emotional and medical needs first, and make sure their families are safe. They must be senstitive to the needs of victims. they should assign gender roles and kids should probably talk to people specialized with kids.