Abstract

Research has shown that a portion of crime victims experience more than one victimization, known as repeat victimization. For women, repeat victimization is most commonly in the form of sexual victimization and intimate partner violence (IPV). Understanding the prevalence of repeat victimization and why some individuals may be at greater risk of being a repeat victim is important when examining this unique population of victims. This entry will discuss the extent, explanations, and risk factors, and the consequences of repeat victimization.

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