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Assignment: Identify one major criminal case in the United States that influenced legislation and affected the evolution of victimology.

Write a 750- to 1,250-word paper that responds to the following:

• Briefly describe the history of victimology.

• Describe the criminal case that you selected. Then, explain how the criminal case has influenced legislation and affected the evolution of victimology.

• Explain how this legislation elevated the status of victims in the American criminal justice system.

• Explain how the case highlights the victim perspective in a way previously not considered in typical views of the crime.

• Describe the positive changes that have occurred in terms of support for victims.

• Make one recommendation to address a need that still exists to support victims in the criminal justice system. Explain how your recommendation helps.

References MUST come from:

• Karmen, A. (2020). Crime victims: An introduction to victimology (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

• Chapter 1, "What is Victimology?" (pp. 16-23)

• Chapter 2, "The Rediscovery of Crime Victims" (pp. 41-79)

• Chapter 3, "Victimization in the United States: An Overview" (pp. 80-108)

• Chapter 5, "The Ongoing Controversy over Shared Responsibility" (pp. 146-175 and 180-197)

• And 2 other references of your choice