Victimology in the News Similar to the program mentioned in the Focus on International Issues box, victims of sexual assault in Wisconsin can now have DNA evidence stored and tests conducted free of charge at a state crime lab, whether or not they decide to move forward with a criminal case. This procedure change will allow victims to have tests conducted without feeling the pressure to report their assault to the police or to continue with the case after an initial report. It also protects the evidence once collected and disallows police departments or the lab from destroying it. Victims will be given a consent form indicating this new right. Many believe that victims are re-victimized by their contact with the criminal justice system. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?

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The idea that victims of crimes particularly sensitive and traumatic ones like sexual assault can be revictimized by their contact with the criminal j... View the full answer