Sociology 2266A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Police Division, Urban Sprawl, Social Disorganization Theory
17 Dec 2017
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Kidnapped one block from her home in toronto -> body found in toronto water front. Months later police arrest he was shy computer software dude. He confesses he has long time desire to have sex with a young girl. Easy access to child pornography fueled hid desires. Sentenced to prison, no parole for 25 years. In the wrong place at the wrong time. Active and indirect role of victim in criminal events. Indirect victim: individual adopting a life style that makes them prone to being victimized. Victimology: the study of the victims role in criminal events. Probabilities/ risks of victimization: looking at areas/people more prone to crime. Victim culpability: role that makes them a victim. Services for crime victims: victim offender mediation. They come together and talk and tell each other how they feel. Victimology emerges as a field of study due to 3 significant factors: limitations of offender-centered theories, development of victimization surveys.
