While Victimization Surveys May Capture Crimes Victims Did Not Report

question 97

Multiple Choice

While victimization surveys may capture crimes victims did not report to the police,such surveys are still not without issues. Among those issues are:

• A)the misinterpretation of events that result in overreporting of crimes
• B)embarrassment and fear that prevent victims from reporting a crime
• C)juveniles not comprehending questions
• D)all of the above are potential issues with victimization surveys

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