A Well-Drafted Witness Statement Should

question 147

Multiple Choice

A well-drafted witness statement should

• A) be duplicated so the witness can have a copy.
• B) note facts rather than beliefs.
• C) include the names of all witnesses mentioned.
• D) b and c.

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Definitions:

Blame-The-Victim Dynamic

A social phenomenon where the victim of a crime or wrongdoing is held responsible for the harm that befell them, often reflecting societal prejudices.

Bystander Effect

The tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where individuals lose their self-awareness and sense of individuality in groups, often leading to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.

Social Identities

Aspects of an individual's self-concept derived from their perceived membership in social groups such as nationality, ethnicity, gender, and social class.