CRM 3306 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Wartime Sexual Violence, Mental Disorder, Victim Blaming
8 Oct 2018
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Difficulty to say why people are singled out: most important question for victims though often ask their offenders why they picked them. Could be wrong place or wrong time but offender had to make the choice. Theories sets of propositions that explain a phenomenon: victim theories explain why some people are more likely to be victim than others, there are lots all have validity and work together. Lifestyles include : being outside the house, liquor served. Don"t just apply to strangers: spend time with people who commit crimes inside home and outside the home. Ex: friends and family members can put people at risk. Young people have a higher chance of victimization because they spend more time with others: everyday activities. Factors that influence victimization : presence of an attractive target those on vacation, people outside. Ex: wearing jewelry, being small, weak, scared looking, gay, etc: motivated offender, lack of guardianship. Helps explain seasonal crime patterns summer time it increases.
