Criminology
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?