Reading Assignment for Section 8.2
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 8.2: Theories of Victimization.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will explore various theories that explain patterns of victimization and the factors that increase an individual’s risk of becoming a victim. You will examine Routine Activities Theory, which highlights the convergence of offenders, targets, and guardianship, as well as Victim Precipitation Theory, which considers the interactions between victims and offenders while emphasizing the importance of avoiding victim blaming. Finally, you will analyze how societal structures influence victimization rates and assess how these theories inform crime prevention strategies, policy-making, and victim support systems.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 8.2
- SLO 1: Analyze how individual lifestyles and daily routines influence the risk of victimization, emphasizing the role of situational factors.
- SLO 2: Understand the dynamics of crime occurrence through the Routine Activities Theory, focusing on the critical convergence of offenders, targets, and guardianship.
- SLO 3: Explore the Victim Precipitation Theory to grasp the complex interactions between victims and offenders, highlighting the shift towards avoiding victim blaming.
- SLO 4: Examine the impact of societal structures on victimization rates, utilizing Systemic Models to identify broader contributory factors to crime.
- SLO 5: Evaluate the implications of victimization theories on crime prevention, policy-making, and the development of support systems for victims.
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