Those who experience crime are not a monolith, and many victims of crime can experience multiple types of victimization. A one-size-fits-all approach leaves many victims, especially those experiencing intimate-partner violence, without the services and support they need.
Service providers need to understand poly-victimization and how it impacts survivors’ experiences with the programs at all levels and work to find the right resources and support mechanisms to serve victims best.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how poly-victimization plays a role in the way that victims experience the justice system.
- Identify potential gaps in services for those who experience polyvictimization.
- Identify three trauma-informed strategies service providers can use to support victims.
