Zaykowski's research focused on which issue?

• A. Offender recidivism
• B. Victims' access to and use of services
• C. Police budget allocation
• D. Neighborhood watch programs

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is understanding what Zaykowski studied in his work, which centers on victims' experiences with help and support systems. The best choice reflects research that asks who can access services after victimization, how victims actually use those services (counseling, legal aid, medical care, shelters, etc.), and what barriers stand in the way—awareness, stigma, cost, safety concerns, transportation, or gaps in availability. This focus helps reveal gaps in the service system and informs improvements so victims can obtain timely, appropriate support.

The other options shift the focus to offenders or policing priorities (recidivism), administrative budgeting (police funding), or community-level prevention (neighborhood watch), which are not aligned with studies of victims’ access to and use of services.