Section 8.3: Types of Victims and Victimizations  – Learning Resources

Section 8.3 Overview

Section 8.3, “Types of Victims and Victimizations,” provides an in-depth look at the diverse forms of victimization that individuals and groups face, highlighting the complexity and breadth of experiences and impacts. This section categorizes victimization into several types, including individual, group, property, personal, and virtual, as well as context-specific instances, each with its unique dynamics and the need for customized responses. It explores the personal toll of individual victimization, the collective effects of crimes on communities, and the specific challenges posed by property, personal, and virtual crimes. By examining victimization in various settings, such as domestic environments, workplaces, and online spaces, this section underscores victimization’s widespread nature and the critical role of tailored preventive and support strategies. Advocating for a detailed understanding of victimization, Section 8.3 emphasizes the necessity of developing prevention measures, support systems, and policy interventions that address the specific needs of victims in diverse contexts, aiming to mitigate the effects of victimization and support recovery.

Section Level Student Learning Outcomes

• SLO 1: Identify the different types of victimization, including individual, group, property, personal, and virtual, and understand their unique characteristics and impacts.
• SLO 2: Recognize the significance of personal attributes and societal factors in influencing the likelihood and experience of victimization.
• SLO 3: Analyze the dynamics of group victimization and its broader implications for communities targeted due to shared characteristics.
• SLO 4: Evaluate strategies for preventing and responding to property, personal, and virtual victimizations, focusing on the role of technology, community engagement, and legal frameworks.
• SLO 5: Understand the specific challenges and support needs of victims in various contexts, such as domestic settings, workplaces, educational institutions, and cyber environments.

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File Created:  02/15/2024

Last Modified:  02/19/2024

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