Statements by Victims to the Judge Before Sentencing About How

question 46

Multiple Choice

Statements by victims to the judge before sentencing about how the crime has harmed them are called __________.

• A)victimology
• B)victim impact statements
• C)victim's bill of rights
• D)victim's services

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Parenting Style

A parenting approach characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, where parents enforce strict rules and expect obedience.

Physical Punishment

The use of physical force with the intention of causing a child to experience pain, but not injury, for purposes of correction.

Mental Health Problems

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often leading to distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Self-Esteem

The global evaluative dimension of the self; also called self-worth or self-image.