What is victim blaming? What impact does victim blaming have on the victim and society? Explain the victim’s contribution to crime.
Select and analyze a scholarly article on victimology. You may use this week’s required readings to guide you in your selection of a contemporary victimology article.
November 9, 2016You are an economist for the Vanda-Laye Corporation, which produces and distributes outdoor cooking supplies. The company has come under new ownership and management and will be undergoing changes in its product lines and operating structure.
November 9, 2016Discussion 1: The study of victimology brought awareness to the plight of victims of crime and also yielded the concept of victim blaming. This week’s required readings analyze the rise of victimology and provide a foundation to begin understanding the field. Address the following in your initial post:
What is victim blaming? What impact does victim blaming have on the victim and society? Explain the victim’s contribution to crime. Your initial post must contain approximately 400 words and reference at least two scholarly sources in proper APA format.
Discussion 2: This week’s required readings discuss several factors that increase an individual’s likelihood of being victimized. These factors exhibit on both the individual and the structural levels. Address the following in your initial post:
What are three factors increasing the likelihood of victimization? In your explanation of the victim’s contribution to crime, you must discuss at least one individual and one structural level factor. Your initial post must contain approximately 400 words and reference at least two scholarly sources in proper APA format.
