One of the more contentious issues that has emerged from the field of Victimology:
has been victim precipitation theory, or the concept that crime victims
are an active participant in their victimization by somehow provoking the criminal acts of the
offender.
Answer 3 questions below. Can use textbook plus out side source. •
What are your thoughts on victim precipitation theory?
•
Should a victim’s behavior be considered when determining why a crime
occurred?
•
Is it possible
to examine how a victim’s characteristics or behaviors contributed
to their victimization without engaging in victim blaming?