CRIM 101 Lecture : Crim 101 - lecture notes week 8.docx
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Vulnerability conversion: some individuals may go through process known as vulnerability conversion, feel they are more susceptible to dangers of life than they thought, being victim of serious (especially random ) crime can cause people to re evaluate, victims may feel weak and helpless, and even start to blame themselves, having home broken into is tantamount to invasion of privacy, may suffer additional distress if personal possessions to which they are emotionally attached are stolen or damaged. Age difference: violent victimization rates lowest for people over age of 65, and highest for those between ages of 15 and 24, older people continue to express concerns about their personal safety, might be caused by tendency to regard themselves as being weaker than typical offender, and hence more vulnerable, media images of older people bing preyed upon by younger, stronger people may contribute to this fear.