Assignment Paper

Criminology

 

Essay Question

 

1. Of the theories of victimization covered in chapter three, which one do you think does the best job of explaining victimization?  Please justify your choice in about 5-7 sentences, citing relevant examples to support and illustrate your position and points.  

2. Think about the difficult decisions victims must make when deciding to report a crime.  Why might women and members of certain minority groups be especially reluctant to report crime?  What can law enforcement agencies and/or prosecutors do differently to improve the willingness of victims to report their experiences?