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Discussion: The Purpose of Theory
To prepare: Choose one of the following theories to address. Routine activity
• Deviant place
• Lifestyle
• Victim participation
Post a response to the following:
• Which victimization theory best explains the primary reason for victimization in the city, state, or nation in which you live? Why?
• How can you apply concepts from this theory to protect yourself from being victimized?
• How can law enforcement application of these theories assist with the decrease of violent victimization?
References MUST come from:
1. The article- Jones, J.R. (2017). Explaining Victimization. In Primary theories of crime and victimization (2nd ed.) (pp.216-238). Bloomington, IN: Xlibris
2. Karmen, A. (2020). Crime victims: An introduction to victimology (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 2, "The Rediscovery of Crime Victims" (pp. 41-79)