THEORIES OF VICTIMOLOGY: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY
Abstract
The new discipline of Victimology is more modern scientific study of victims, victimization and the relationship between victims and offenders. It was established as an integral field of criminology in the twentieth century, examining offenders' interactions with victims and their experiences of crime. Specifically, victimology is the scientific study of why some people become targeted individuals and how victimization occurs (Mazerolle). Victim logging: Key theories Victim Precipitation Theory Lifestyle Theory Routine Activity Theory Deviant Place Theory Critical Victimology The purpose of this paper is to categories and discuss the most notable theories of victimology and their implications in understanding the reasons for, and trends amongst victims within society.Abstract not available
Keywords
Victimology, Victimization, Crime, Victim Precipitation, Lifestyle Theory