One of the more contentious issues that has emerged from the field of Victimology:
has been victim precipitation theory, or the concept that crime victims
are an active participant in their victimization by somehow provoking the criminal acts of the offender.
Answer 3 questions below. Can use textbook plus out side source. •
1,What are your thoughts on victim precipitation theory?
2,Should a victim’s behavior be considered when determining why a crime
occurred?
Is it possible to examine how a victim’s characteristics or behaviors contributed to their victimization without engaging in victim blaming?
