Which of the Following Has Occurred and Reflects an Increase

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has occurred and reflects an increase in the attention paid to victims?

• A)Victims now have the opportunity to provide victim impact statements.
• B)New organizations have emerged that focus on victims (e.g., National Organization for Victim Assistance).
• C)There is increasing availability of services for crime victims.
• D)A, B, or C

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Definitions:

States' Rights

The political powers held for the state governments rather than the federal government, according to the United States Constitution.

Abolitionists

People who advocated for the immediate emancipation of slaves and the end of racial discrimination and segregation, primarily active during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Enslaved People

Individuals who are forcibly held in servitude and owned by others, often with their legal rights entirely stripped away, indicating a focus on the human aspect and experiences of those subjected to slavery.

Freed Slaves

Individuals who were once enslaved but gained freedom, either through legal means such as emancipation or by escaping from their enslavers.