Crime Victims Discussion Spark
ASSIGMENT
In recent years, specifically after mass shootings, some news media have been vocal about not over-publicizing the names of alleged perpetrators, so as not to popularize them. Instead, news media have been giving more attention to the names and faces of victims so as to memorialize them.
In this Discussion Spark, you consider the importance of focusing on crime victims. Why is it important to focus on them? How might focusing on victim’s aid in preventing crime?
By Day 3 of Week 1
In a minimum of 150 words, describe why you believe it is important to focus on crime victims. Explain how focusing on the victims might help with crime prevention.
McGregor,J,2017. Crime ,news and the media . In A . Decker&R .Sarre(EDs.) ,The Palsgrave handbook of Australin and new zealand criminology ,crime and justice(pp.81-94).cham,Switzerland : Palsgrave Macmillan.
RUBRIC
- Acceptable (A–B) 20 (80%) – 25 (100%)
Initial post is original and thought-provoking. Posting stimulates critical thinking. Relevance of the topic is demonstrated.
Articles
The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. We are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.
https://ovc.ojp.gov/topics/victim-rights-and-services
Cyber Victimization Among Adolescents: Examining the Role of Routine Activity Theory.
Authors:
- Kalia, Divya1 divyakalia224@gmail.com
- Aleem, Sheema2
Source:
- Journal of Psychosocial Research. Jan-Jun2017, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p223-232. 10p. 7 Charts, 1 Graph.
Document Type: Article
Subject Terms:
- COMPUTER crimes
- CRIME victims
- ADOLESCENT psychology
- ROUTINE activities theory (Criminology)
- TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
Author-Supplied Keywords:
- Cyber victimization
- Internet
- Routine activity theory
Abstract:
Using data from 200 high school students, age 16-18 years, we examined the associations between components of routine activity theory and vulnerability to cyber victimization. In particular, we focused on whether engaging in certain online activities increased one’s ‘target suitability’ as a potential victim and also, how parental supervision helped increase or decrease such ‘suitability’ online so as for one to fall prey to cyber victimization, as hypothesized in the RAT. The results showed that victims and non-victims differed only on the components of target suitability and parental supervision. The present research successfully provides support for the applicability of the routine activity theory in studying the phenomenon of cyber victimization across males and females. Additionally, questions are raised about revamping the Routine Activity Theory in light of the ever increasing technological advancements and awareness of cybercrimes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Author Affiliations:
- Scholar, Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025.
- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025.
ISSN: 0973-5410
Accession Number: 124335842
Database: Academic Search Complete
READings
- Daigle ,L.E (2018). Victimology (2nb Ed).A Thousand Oaks CA sage publishing.