Victims and Victimization - Criminology - Lecture Notes | SOC 104, Study notes of Criminology

Download Victims and Victimization - Criminology - Lecture Notes | SOC 104 and more Study notes Criminology in PDF only on Docsity! Chapter Three: © Original Artist Victims and Reich om Victimization "I've been mugged, officer!" – Victimology • The scientific study of victims – Victimologists • Criminologists who focus their attention on crime victims The Victim’s Role – Blaming the Victim – Long-Term Stress • PTSD • Adolescent stress • Relationship stress – Fear – Antisocial Behavior • Cycle of Violence The Nature of Victimization – The Social Ecology of Victimization • Violent crimes – More likely in: » Public areas » Commercial establishments • Crime in Schools -Ages 12-18: 1.7 million victims of nonfatal crimes at school The Nature of Victimization – The Victim’s Household • Larger • African American • Western • Urban – Victim Characteristics • Gender • Age • Social status • Race/Ethnicity • Marital Status • Repeat Victimization The Nature of Victimization – Routine Activities Theory The volume and distribution of predatory crime are closely related to the interaction of three variables: • Suitable targets (goods easy to access and easy to sell) • Capable guardians (Lacking the presence of owners, police …) • Motivated offenders (areas with large numbers of young people) Theories of Victimization – Victim Service Programs • Victim-Witness assistance programs • Victim compensation • Victim advocates • Victim impact statements • Public education • Crisis intervention • Victim-Offender reconciliation programs Caring for the Victim – Victims’ Rights • Victims’ Bill of rights – The right to be notified of proceedings and the status of the defendant – The right to be present at criminal justice proceedings – The right to make a statement at sentencing and to receive restitution from a convicted offender Caring for the Victim