Which term refers to training that emphasizes awareness of victims' problems as well as victimization?

• A. Quid pro quo harassment
• B. Police organization (stress)
• C. Sensitization training
• D. Criminal justice system

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is training that builds officers’ awareness of what victims go through, not just the act of victimization itself. Sensitization training is designed to illuminate victims’ experiences, trauma, and the barriers they face in seeking help or cooperating with the justice process. By increasing empathy and understanding of victims’ perspectives, this type of training helps officers respond more respectfully, assess needs accurately, and avoid re-traumatizing people who have already suffered harm. This makes encounters with victims more supportive and can improve reporting and cooperation.

The other options don’t fit this focus. Quid pro quo harassment refers to a specific form of workplace sexual harassment, not a training approach about victims. Police organization (stress) concerns internal organizational stress, not victim-centered training. The criminal justice system denotes the broader structure and processes, not a training method.