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Week 3 Assignment - Victimology

Victimology FAQ

Instructions

1. Refer to Chapter 4 in your textbook to complete this template.

2. Answer the following Questions.

What is victimology?

[Write a 1-2 sentence definition below that includes at least three key elements of victimology. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

What are the costs of victimization?

[Identify two specific costs of victimization from the following categories: economic, system, mental health. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

1) Name Cost #1:

a) What category does this fall under: economic, system, or mental health?

b) Why is this cost important?

c) How does this impact the victim and criminal justice system?

2) Name Cost #2:

a) What category does this fall under: economic, system, or mental health?

b) Why is this cost important?

c) How does this impact the victim and criminal justice system?

What is one theory that helps us to understand victimization?

[Define at least one of the three theories of victimization. Your definition should be written in paragraph form and include at least two key elements of victimization. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

Describe at least three trends of victimization related to Race/Ethnicity.

1) [Describe the trend and determine why this trend impacts victimization. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

1) [Describe the trend and determine why this trend impacts victimization. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

2) [Describe the trend and determine why this trend impacts victimization. Delete these instructions prior to submission.]

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