VICTIM

Chapter 1, "What Is Victimology?"

In Chapter 1 of the text, Karmen discusses how victims sometimes "find themselves at odds with the 'good guys.'" Re-read the paragraph on Page 10 in the right-hand column that begins "Third, consider those situations . . . ." Then, consider which policy for prosecuting cases of domestic violence you agree with and why. Think critically about your position and try to identify your assumptions about victims of domestic violence.