3- 4 paragraphs needed-CRJS 4203: Victimology

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Discussion: The Purpose of Theory

To prepare:

  • Choose one of the following theories to address. Routine activity
    • Deviant place
    • Lifestyle
    • Victim participation

By Day 3

Post a response to the following:

  • Which victimization theory best explains the primary reason for victimization in the city, state, or nation in which you live? Why?
  • How can you apply concepts from this theory to protect yourself from being victimized?
  • How can law enforcement application of these theories assist with the decrease of violent victimization?   

References MUST come from:

  1. The attached article- Jones, J.R. (2017). Explaining Victimization. In Primary theories of crime and victimization (2nd ed.) (pp.216-238). Bloomington, IN: Xlibris
  2. Karmen, A. (2020). Crime victims: An introduction to victimology (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Chapter 2, The Rediscovery of Crime Victims (pp. 4179) 

  1. And 1 other reference of your choice