Victims’ Rights: Vocabulary. Crime- An act that violates a law and has a set penalty.

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Victims’ Rights: Vocabulary

Crime- An act that violates a law and has a set penalty.

Urban- Living in a city.

Incarceration- Imprisonment by the state.

Victim- A person who suffers from a destructive or damaging action.

Trauma- An experience that causes psychological (mental) injury or pain.

Advocacy- Active support or argument for a cause (or person).

Restitution- An order for a criminal to pay back or compensate the victims of their crimes.

Crisis intervention- Help for survivors to regain control over their lives.

Crime & Victims: Vocabulary Crime- An act that violates a law and has a set penalty. Urban- Living in a city. Incarceration- Imprisonment by the state. Victim- A person who suffers from a destructive or damaging action. Trauma- An experience that causes psychological (mental) injury or pain. Advocacy- Active support or argument for a cause (or person). Restitution- An order for a criminal to pay back or compensate the victims of their crimes. Crisis intervention- Help for survivors to regain control over their lives.