VT4001 and 4002 - APA and case study

APA FORMAT WITH REFERENCES PLEASE!!!!!

To prepare:

· Choose one of the following theories to address.

1. Routine activity

2. Deviant place

3. Lifestyle

4. Victim participation

The Performance Task:

Address the following:

· Which victimization theory best explains the primary reason for victimization in the city, state, or nation in which you live? Why? (FLORIDA, UNITED STATES)

· How can you apply concepts from this theory to protect yourself from being victimized?

· How can law enforcement application of this theory assist with the decrease of violent victimization?

To prepare:

· Find a criminal case that aligns with at least one of the perspectives in the following theories:

1. Routine activity

2. Deviant place

3. Lifestyle

4. Victim participation

The Performance Task:

As a way to address the crime that occurred in the criminal case you found, write a proposal for a new or changed process or practice that is based on a victimization theory.

First, in 200 words:

· Explain how the applicable theory could apply to the case you found.

Next, in 500 words:

· Choose one theory of focus that applies to the case.

· Identify an existing process or practice that would benefit from a change.

· For the purpose of this assignment, consider a process or practice to be an action that can be taken at the day-to-day level, such as employing certain interview techniques, increasing patrols, improving response times, etc.

· Explain why that change would be beneficial.

· Propose the following to address the circumstances in your chosen case:

· A theory-based process or practice change that could help prevent another occurrence of the crime

· A theory-based process or practice change that could improve outcomes for the victim

· Explain how these types of change could create positive social change.