In recent years, much research has been conducted to get an understanding about crime victim’s experiences and the obstacles that limit their choices and abilities to prevent or handle their victimization. Despite any victims actions, choices or behaviors, the individual should not be blamed for what happens to them as oftentimes it is not there fault. Therefore, the focus must be on the handling of victim, the physical and mental condition of the victim, as well as their economical hardships. Beyond just learning about hardships endured by victims, it must also be ensured that the victims are assisted effectively to help them recover. In discussing victimization, Andrew Karmen distinguishes between objective and subjective methods of studying
