Sexual Assault Identify the crime you selected and provide a definition of the crime Include prevalence rates of the crime, including identifying who is most likely to be a victim and whether it is thought to be an underreported crime Discuss the various acute (i.e., right after the crime happens) and … Read more
Mawby and Walklate looked at victimology as a social phenomenon. They broke victimology into three strains. Review these strains and discuss which strain you believe in the most and why.
Assignment Select a crime from the list below: Choose ONE of the following: Human Trafficking Domestic Violence Hate Crime Rape School / Work Place Shooting Define the crime you selected and provide the criminal statute to include the legal definition for the state in which you live. Discuss the impact this particular crime may … Read more
You are a Victim’s Advocate for persons who have been sexually assaulted. You have been effective in recent past cases where police were unable to obtain significant information from victims of sexual assault. When you provided advocacy service to these victims, you discovered that police interviews were done in a manner that indicated police … Read more
Lesson 13 – Discussion: Victimization at Work 3232 unread replies.3232 replies. Topic Define workplace violence. Describe causes of workplace violence and how it affects victims and the organizations. Watch the video below and discuss with your fellow classmates: Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtmpuTZ3MKs Submission Requirements You are required to post an initial discussion post no later than … Read more
Lesson 9 – Discussion: Victims of Intimate or Family Violence Topic Analyze the causes of domestic violence. Explain the cycle of violence. What are ways to break the cycle of violence? Watch the video below and discuss with your fellow classmates: Source: https://youtu.be/0RfOjD5WHWI?list=PLf23ij3xm1O02Wra3-XckSSkQfrI_q9oT Submission Requirements You are required to post an initial discussion post … Read more
Assignment Historically, how has society and the criminal justice system responded to sexual assault victims? Are there any changes occurring today compared to the past? What are those changes? Do you think those changes are for the better, worse, or make no difference? Explain your position. Submission Requirements One (1) page Name, class, and … Read more
Consequences of Victimization No unread replies.No replies. Topic Crime victimization often results in serious mental and emotional consequences. What are some examples of such mental and emotional consequences faced by victims? Watch the following clip on the effects of victimization: Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbw0u9vQa84
Assignment Read The History of the Crime Victims’ Movement in the United States. Actions Evaluate the development of the victims’ rights movement. Has it been effective? Why or why not? What are some ways this movement has helped victims seek justice? Submission Requirements One (1) page Name, class, and date should be at the … Read more
Victimization data is gathered from various sources such as the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and National Crime Victim Survey (NCVS). Give a brief overview of the UCR and NCVS. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this data. Uniform Crime Report (Links to an external site.) National Crime Victim Survey