This week, we learned about how some victims contribute to the crime problem by understanding and differentiating between the roles of victim facilitation, precipitation and provocation while simultaneously being cognizant of the potential harmful impacts of victim blaming by the police and others, which could adversely effect crime-control policies.
For your Unit 3 Complete assignment, draft a narrative essay in at least 1,200 words in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below. Use at minimum of THREE scholarly sources (race textbook can be used as one of those sources) and remember to demonstrate a thorough critical understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections in your essay. A strong emphasis will be placed on your critical thinking/problem solving skills when responding to the weekly try questions. Please cite your response and sources in accordance with APA rules of writing. The aforementioned are the minimum requirements. You are encouraged to exceed those minimum requirements.
Compare and contrast victim facilitation, victim precipitation, and victim provocation. Explain the differences of each using illustrative examples of hypothetical scenarios in which victims assume each of the aforementioned roles.