VC004: Victim Services


 4-page review of the study of victimology and the history and evolution of victims’ rights 

  • Define victimology.
  • Provide a brief history to include the victims’ rights movement, legislation, and current status.
  • Discuss the role of the victim. Define victim precipitation, victim facilitation, and victim provocation. Provide examples of each.
  • Discuss why it is important to focus on crime victims. Describe how focusing on crime victims might aid in crime prevention efforts.
  • Identify three individuals who have contributed to the field of victimology. Ensure you pick individuals from different countries. Describe their contributions.

  three scholarly resources (must be included)