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Victim blaming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (898 words) |
 | Victim blaming is holding the victims of a crime to be in whole or in part responsible for what has happened to them. |
| On this basis, the question is not whether the victim "deserved" to be raped, because nobody "deserves" to be the victim of crime, but rather whether the individual did choose to prevent or minimize the risk of being in a dangerous situation and/or the risk of harm in a dangerous situation. |
| Typical rape shield laws prohibit cross-examination of the victim with respect to issues, such as his or her prior sexual history, or the manner in which he or she was dressed at the time of the rape. |
| Iowa Department of Corrections - Victim and Restorative Justice Programs : Victim Services (1022 words) |
| Prior to release of an inmate, the victim is notified in writing by the institution staff as to the community where the offender is expected to reside. |
| A victim service provider trained in sexual assault counseling is then contacted to inform the victim or victim's parent/guardian in the case of a minor. |
| If the victim is unable to make an oral or written statement because of the victim’s age, or mental, emotional, or physical incapacity, the victim’s attorney or a designated representative shall have the opportunity to make a statement on behalf of the victim. |
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