Chapter 1: Measuring and Understanding Violence
Chapter 2; Victimization Theory
Assignment Type: Canvas
Due Date: July 10, 2022
Points Possible: 100 Project Duration: 12-14 hours
Deliverable Length: 3pages
answer each question in 200 words or more
- Explain why only some violent crimes are reported to the police. What factors determine whether a crime is reported?
- Provide a discussion that explains why some people are more fearful of crime than others. What impact if any does the media have in promoting the fear of crime?
- Identify and explain the five victim categories offered by Sellin and Wolfgang.
- Explain the culture of victimization and whether or not victimization is misrepresented or overstated; explain your position.
