3- 4 paragraphs needed-CRJS 4203: Victimology

Discussion: The Purpose of Theory

To prepare:

• Choose one of the following theories to address. Routine activity
  • Deviant place
  • Lifestyle
  • Victim participation

By Day 3

Post a response to the following:

• Which victimization theory best explains the primary reason for victimization in the city, state, or nation in which you live? Why?
• How can you apply concepts from this theory to protect yourself from being victimized?
• How can law enforcement application of these theories assist with the decrease of violent victimization?   

References MUST come from:

1. The attached article- Jones, J.R. (2017). Explaining Victimization. In Primary theories of crime and victimization (2nd ed.) (pp.216-238). Bloomington, IN: Xlibris
2. Karmen, A. (2020). Crime victims: An introduction to victimology (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Chapter 2, “The Rediscovery of Crime Victims” (pp. 41–79) 

1. And 1 other reference of your choice