Victimization theories applies to the methods of why a crime occurs to specific individuals or victims. Three particular victimization theories are mentioned in this paper, the victim precipitation theory, the spatial relation theory, and the routine activity theory, in which all apply to the case of Carla. Carla (found strangulated to death and sexually assaulted) was a young adult female who was noted to be involved with illegal substances and “clients” of some sort. She also engaged in repetitive activities and lifestyle choices. A combination of harmful acts of behaviors she engaged in, frequenting crime-like areas, along with being young and female, ultimately resulted in her death.
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It involves the use of proximity, whether it’s between the victim and the community he or she lives in, or the spatial proximities of buildings and homes in a victim’s neighborhood, also known as the spatial syntax theory. If a victim lives in a high-crime neighborhood, criminals and victims are most likely living within close proximity to one another. This makes victims susceptible and targeted for a violent criminal act simply because of proximity and normal routines (Meadows, 2013). The spatial syntax theory refers to the analyzation of street patterns and visibility when determining a method of victimization. It takes into consideration the exact number of corners a person or victim takes to get from one place to another (Meadows, 2013). It also examines “connectivity with visibility”; visibility from streets, intersections, and buildings (Meadows, 2013). With that said, this particular theory may apply to Carla’s case considering that her body was found within close proximity to Casey’s broken-down apartment complex which was not highly visible from the main road. His apartment complex was also between a biker’s bar and county office building used by probation officers and drug rehabilitative counselors making the spatial relations method of victimization …show more content…
This particular theory also applies to the victim’s lifestyle. The routine activity theory may also apply to Carla’s case, considering that she was sexually assaulted prior to death from strangulation. Firstly, Carla is a young female, making her the perfect target for a sexual predator. Secondly, security measures were inexistent (she lived on her own). Lastly, Carla frequently jogged to her boyfriend’s house (routine behaviors increase exposure to crime), which as previously mentioned, is located in a questionable area making herself susceptible to criminal offenders (Ross, 2013). Similar to the spatial relations theory, Carla would be partially or certainly guiltless or blameless. Carla has no control over her age and gender, deeming her a blameless victim in this aspect. However, she did routinely jog to Casey’s apartment complex late at night, making her prone to a criminal violent act.
Victim Precipitation Theory The …show more content…
It involves the use of proximity, whether it’s between the victim and the community he or she lives in, or the spatial proximities of buildings and homes in a victim’s neighborhood, also known as the spatial syntax theory. If a victim lives in a high-crime neighborhood, criminals and victims are most likely living within close proximity to one another. This makes victims susceptible and targeted for a violent criminal act simply because of proximity and normal routines (Meadows, 2013). The spatial syntax theory refers to the analyzation of street patterns and visibility when determining a method of victimization. It takes into consideration the exact number of corners a person or victim takes to get from one place to another (Meadows, 2013). It also examines “connectivity with visibility”; visibility from streets, intersections, and buildings (Meadows, 2013). With that said, this particular theory may apply to Carla’s case considering that her body was found within close proximity to Casey’s broken-down apartment complex which was not highly visible from the main road. His apartment complex was also between a biker’s bar and county office building used by probation officers and drug rehabilitative counselors making the spatial relations method of victimization …show more content…
This particular theory also applies to the victim’s lifestyle. The routine activity theory may also apply to Carla’s case, considering that she was sexually assaulted prior to death from strangulation. Firstly, Carla is a young female, making her the perfect target for a sexual predator. Secondly, security measures were inexistent (she lived on her own). Lastly, Carla frequently jogged to her boyfriend’s house (routine behaviors increase exposure to crime), which as previously mentioned, is located in a questionable area making herself susceptible to criminal offenders (Ross, 2013). Similar to the spatial relations theory, Carla would be partially or certainly guiltless or blameless. Carla has no control over her age and gender, deeming her a blameless victim in this aspect. However, she did routinely jog to Casey’s apartment complex late at night, making her prone to a criminal violent act.