Victim Blaming Law and Legal Definition
Victim blaming is a devaluing act where the victim of a crime, an accident, or any type of abusive maltreatment is held as wholly or partially responsible for the wrongful conduct committed against them. Victim blaming can appear in the form of negative social reactions from legal, medical, and mental health professionals, as well as from the media and immediate family members and other acquaintances. Traditionally, victim-blaming has emerged in racist and sexist forms. The reason for victim blaming can be attributed to THE misconceptions about victims, perpetrators, and the nature of violent acts.
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Related Legal Terms
- Child Victim Identification Program
- Crime Victim
- Crime Victim's Rights
- Crime Victims With Disabilities Awareness Act
- Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program [Department of Justice]
- National Association of Crime Victims Compensation Boards
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- National Crime Victimization Survey [NCVS]
- National Organization for Victim Assistance
- National Victim Assistance Academy [NVAA]
