Describe the criminal-victim relationship and bystander response

•Describe the criminal-victim relationship and bystander response. Notes Victims and offenders frequently know each other. The relationship could be intimate or familial; they could be coworkers, friends, or acquaintances. An existing relationship between the victim and offender is more likely in cases of violent crime than in a crime such as robbery or property damage. Essay Research the offender-victim overlap, and describe its implications for pursuing charges or imposing punishment. Does knowing the offender make it easier to seek justice?