Analyzing Risk Factors

To prepare

• Review the textbook section on psychosocial theories and examine the risk factors listed.
• Read through the article on juvenile sex offenders and examine the risk factors.
• Select a case study from the ones provided in the Learning Resources.

Post by Day 3 a response to the following:
Analyze your selected case study:

• What demographics or risk factors (e.g., acute, direct, proxy, short and long-term) are involved that may have contributed to the person becoming a victim or offender?
• How are the demographics or risk factors for becoming a criminal and victim related? How are they different? How would the demographics or risk factors vary in another country?
• If an individual reflects the data supporting the likelihood of becoming a criminal or victim, does that guarantee the outcome?
• Support your responses with evidence from the Learning Resources or other academic material.