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Identify one major criminal case in the United States that influenced legislation and affected the evolution of victimology.
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
Karmen, A. (2020). Crime victims: An introduction to victimology (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 1, "What is Victimology?"
Chapter 2, "The Rediscovery of Crime Victims"
Chapter 3, "Victimization in the United States: An Overview"
Chapter 5, "The Ongoing Controversy over Shared Responsibility"