Analysis on the Re-victimization Factors of Crime Victims Using the Crime Victimization Assessment

This study aimed to identify the factors of re-victimization of crime victims based on the crime victimization assessment reports to derive supportive measures to prevent re-victimization and help the daily recovery of the victims. For this purpose, 215 crime victimization assessment reports conducted during the last two years (2023-2024) were collected. From the collected crime victimization assessment reports, demographic information and 47 sub-questions among the four major factors (economic, physical, social, and secondary damage) which were rated on a two-point scale were coded. The analysis methods included frequency analysis of demographic characteristics of crime victims, independent samples t-test comparing those who experienced re-victimization and those who did not, and logistic regression analysis to predict re-victimization. Results showed that those who experienced re-victimization were significantly more likely to experience family disruption, such as divorce or separation; job loss or study interuption; negative perceptions of the victim at work or in neighborhoods; moving or changing jobs due to damaged social network; general difficulties in social life; contact with the perpetrator; groundless accusations and rumors from the perpetrator; and unwanted visits from the perpetrator. Variables with significant explanatory power on re-victimization were found to be moving or changing jobs due to damaged social network, and groundless accusations and rumors from the perpetrator. Based on the findings, the need for interventions to prevent re-victimization and policies to protect and support victims were discussed.