Coping Strategies
Victims will cope in many different ways, some positive and some negative, as they
struggle to deal with what has happened. According to the Department of Justice
Canada, the common coping strategies of victims include:
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Emphasizing the positive side of surviving
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Engaging in activities to regain control
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Obsessing about the crime |
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Giving yourself time to heal
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The Needs of Victims
The Canadian Urban Crime Study (1982) conducted by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, revealed
that victims of crime have common needs:
1. To speak to someone who would understand
2. Immediate reassurance regarding personal safety
3. Practical information about options available to help them cope with their victimization |
