Sexual Assault and Victim Precipitation
The student will write an essay addressing the following issues:
In sexual assault crimes, particularly rape, the concept of victim precipitation is very controversial. Scholars and researchers have posited a number of theories regarding why offenders commit these types of crimes.
task is the following:
Discuss the various theories posited in the literature regarding why offenders, of whom the overwhelming majority are male, commit their crimes.
Analyze each theory and assess whether you agree or disagree with it.
In completing this step, analyze the cognitive, cultural, socio-economic and psychobiological issues that you believe support your analysis concerning why offenders commit these crimes.
Address the victim precipitation theory separately and assess whether you agree or disagree with it.
In your analysis, discuss whether you disagree with the theory in its entirety or whether you disagree with it partially. If you are in partial disagreement with it, be sure to discuss under what circumstances it might, in your view, have some validity.
The essay should not exceed four (4) type-written double-spaced pages.
Resources
Readings
1. Textbooks
Bartol, C.R. (2017). Criminal behavior: A psychological approach (11th ed.). Retrieved from
