Victimology

Applying Theory to Violent Victimization Introduction Not APA Victimology is a sub category that branches off from criminology. Victimology focuses on the emotional, psychological, and physical harm victims suffer from. The primary goal of victimology is to help prevent people from becoming a victim in the first place by educating them (Argosy University, 2016). The word Victimology was created by Benjamin Mendelsohn and Hans von Hentig. They both studied victims between the end of the 1940’s & mid 1950’s. They came up with the Victim Precipitation Theory, better known as "victim blaming" (Wallace, 2007). Victimology main focus is to investigate how a person becomes a victim (Argosy University, 2016). Many people become a…

By going out at night alone, living in the bad part of the town, associating with known felons, being promiscuous, and doing drugs are some valid points for the Dahmer’s victims (Argosy, 2016). Deviant place theory suggests that individuals become victims because they are in a location where crime is most likely to occur. The individuals do not necessarily have a risky lifestyle or precipitate in a crime in any way but simply find themselves in a bad area and therefore put at risk for becoming…

(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.…

Over recent years large debates in criminology have revolved around the idea of punishment. From these ideologies alternative methods to the traditional justice system and its processes have emerged including that of restorative justice (RJ). Restorative justice offers a brighter alternative, which is less complex and informal than purely judicial approaches. This essay will discuss the reasons that support RJ processes as better suited within the justice system. The essay will discuss…

Literature Review History of Victimization The gender gap related to the effects of violent crime remains relatively untouched in victimization literature. There are various factors that contribute to the effects of victimization making it difficult to yield accurate results. For example, physical capabilities, mental health conditions, and underlying problems can interfere with the findings. The use of proper controls for this type of research can be difficult to address and maintain. Although…

Emergency financial assistance, medical care, and legal services are the rights of individuals in the victim witness program and the moral obligation of society. The first victim study attempting to gather information about victims by actually operating a service for them was undertaken by the center of the study for social intervention in 1973. It found that the greatest need of victims is for immediate financial aid, followed by physical health car, emotional care and legal assistance. Victims…

Poitras made many strong points that can be related to the course outcomes. The first point that can be addressed is the concept of identifying victims. Although Poitras may not be a victimologist, her unit works in a similar way. As stated in the course notes, “identify, define and describe the problem” (Stein, 2009). This is similar to the way that Poitras and her unit determine which files they are going to take. She stated they look through files from the previous day. During this time they…

Question For this research we decided to ask students if they have ever been subjected to numerous forms of victimization at their school during 2014 - 2015 academic years. We then decided to measure by including three items like: A) did anyone used forceful or strong-arm methods to get sex, money or somethings else from them? B) Did anyone threatened to hurt them at school? C) And did anyone ever hit them hit at school? The students per our survey were required to respond by telling us if they…

There is no one way to fight against crime that hits our community, there is only a group effort that must be made in order for the criminal element to understand that we are watching and we are not going to lay down and take being victimized. The problem with property crime can be that citizens believe that it is only the owner that must be responsible for theft, but it is the community that suffers when businesses fail because a lack of support. I believe that I have found the answer to our…

After reading the story “The myth of the Latin Woman”, I was not surprised that people still to this day carry the mindset of racial stereotyping. Even though that no matter how much a person tries to avoid being prejudged and cast away from their culture, they would still be judged from what people see portrayed in the media. However even until this day, I am and will forever be a victim of being labeled due to the color of my skin in this society. I myself as well as others in society am…