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Victimization vs Revictimization - What's the difference?

victimization | revictimization |

As nouns the difference between victimization and revictimization

is that victimization is an act that victimizes or exploits someone while revictimization is victimization again or anew.

victimization

English

Alternative forms

*victimisation

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act that victimizes or exploits someone
  • Adversity as a result of being a victim

    • revictimization

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • victimization again or anew
  • * 2014 , Richard Wright, Sex Offender Laws, Second Edition (page 18)
    • It appears that once victimized, the risk of revictimization or repeat victimization is greater.