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This 20-word word search covers vocabulary related to crime, law enforcement, and crisis response for high school civics or current-events classes. Hidden words include ransom, terrorism, hostages, kidnapper, and rescue, touching on criminal activity, victim support, and intervention. Use it during a civics unit on crime and justice, a news-literacy lesson, or as a discussion starter on contemporary legal issues.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Civics
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated May 2026

Word List

  • RANSOM
  • BANDITS
  • VICTIMS
  • ABDUCTION
  • HOSTAGES
  • KIDNAPPER
  • EMPATHY
  • PAYMENTS
  • NEGOTIATE
  • CRIMINAL
  • RESCUE
  • TERRORISM
  • SOS
  • VIOLENCE
  • CAPTORS
  • TRAUMA
  • CRISIS
  • MONITOR
  • LEVERAGE
  • FARMERS

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