Assignment: Victimology Theories
Assignment: Victimology Theories
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Choose a victim who has been highlighted in the news. The victim chosen is Rebecca Garde
Conduct research on the case and what happened to the victim. In 750 -900 words, do the following:
- Summarize the case.
- Describe specific victimology theories that fit the scenario of the person chosen.
- Describe what protections and/or legal resources were available for the victim.
- Discuss the conditions that may have existed, or environmental factors, that led to the person chosen becoming a victim.
- Describe what resources the victim is using or has used. If he or she did not use a specific resource for victims, what would you recommend for the victim?
Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 5.5: Evaluate the impact of crime on the victim and the community.
“According to victim precipitation theory, some people may actually initiate the confrontation that eventually leads to their injury or death.”
Examples:
“In 1971, Menachem Amir suggested female rape victims often contribute to their attacks by… pursuing a relationship with the rapist.”
“A woman may become the target of domestic violence when she increases her job status and her success results in a backlash from a jealous spouse or partner.”
Victim Impulsivity:
“A number of research efforts have found that both male and female victims have an impulsive personality that might render them abrasive and obnoxious, characteristics that might incite victimization.”
“It is possible that impulsive people are not only antagonistic and therefore more likely to become targets, but they also are risk takers who get involved in dangerous situations and fail to take precautions.”
“Some criminologists believe people may become crime victims because their lifestyle increases their exposure to criminal offenders.”
Examples:
“Single women who drink frequently and have a prior history of being sexually assaulted are most likely to be assaulted on [college] campus.”
“People who belong to groups that have an extremely risky life—homeless, runaways, drug users—are at high risk for victimization; the more time they are exposed to street life, the greater their risk of becoming crime victims.”
“The more often victims visit dangerous places, the more likely they will be exposed to crime and violence. Victims do not encourage crime, but are victim prone because they reside in socially disorganized high-crime areas where they have the greatest risk of coming into contact with criminal offenders, irrespective of their own behavior or lifestyle.”
“…the volume and distribution of predatory crime (violent crimes against a person and crimes in which an offender attempts to steal an object directly) are closely related to the interaction of three variables that reflect the routine activities of the typical American lifestyle:”
- “The availability of suitable targets, such as homes containing easily saleable goods.”
- “The absence of capable guardians, such as police, homeowners, neighbors, friends, and relatives.” “Even the most desperate criminal might hesitate to attack a well-defended target.” “[A]n undefended yet attractive target (not referring to sexual) becomes an irresistible objective for motivated criminals.”
- “The presence of motivated offenders, such as a large number of unemployed teenagers.”
Published 16 September 2016
