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Assignment - Victimology Essay

Description - Simply put, victimology is the study of victims. Daigle (2018) explains that although there have been victims as long as there have been criminals, "their role in the criminal justice process has evolved." The idea that victims had to seek out their own justice through retaliation led to the "principle of lex talionis, an eye for an eye." In more recent years, although victim blaming still occurs, more sympathetic attention is given to victimization studies that have led to victims' rights talionis, an eye for an eye. In more recent years, although victim blaming still occurs, more sympathetic attention is given to victimization studies that have led to victims' rights.

Define victimology in your own words in 4-5 sentences.

In approximately 1-2 pages, provide a brief history to include the victims' rights movement, legislation, and current status.

In approximately 1-2 pages, discuss the role of the victim. Define victim precipitation, victim facilitation, and victim provocation. Provide examples of each.

In approximately 1-2 pages, identify three individuals who have contributed to the field of victimology. Ensure you pick individuals from different countries. Describe their contributions.