Assignment 1: Theories Of Crime And Victimization
Crime and Victimization
Jarvis Harrell
CRJ100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Dr. Richard Foy
February 2, 2014
1. Summarize one (1) theory of victimization that Dr. Carla O’Donnell discussed within the related scenario. Support the chosen theory with one (1) real-world example.
According to Dr. Carla O’Donnell, one example of theories of victimization is social process theory. This is described as the social conditioning of a certain crime. It focuses on the aspects of criminality as one of the major factors of individual interaction in the community. She states that all individuals in a community have the potential of turning to crime in cases where destructive social relationships are upheld. The theory emphasizes that the socio-psychology …show more content…
Currently, there are diverse cases that describe of incidents where the youths have indulged in violence and crime and the effect it has on their families. A research conducted on the issues states that there is a connection of the childhood involvements that the individuals have and their behaviors. In most cases children exposed to domestic violence have been described as the most vulnerable to the situation and they portray poor social interactions and uncouth behaviors (Curran and Renzetti, 2001). It is evident that if individual’s criminal aspects are encouraged from their close relatives, they rarely make the right decisions and this usually results to crime. In this case, children are supposed to be taught on how to behave and the issues that are acceptable in the community since they learn most from what they see. The theory emphasizes that no individual is born with the attributes of a criminal, instead they are influenced to commit crime by the people they grow looking up to (Dressler, …show more content…
She had come from doing her grocery shopping at the local store which is open till late. She was attacked as she was walking to her car in the dimly lit car park which is in a secluded place away from other businesses. This is one of the incidents that have been reported to have occurred around the area and many individuals have turned out to avoid the local stores. However, the local store is usually opened till late hours and it is convenient for many shoppers since the surrounding stores usually close earlier. This has contributed to the place being an easy attack spot for the thugs who are usually heavily harmed. The region is secluded making it hard for shoppers to get help even after raising alarm. There are minimal occupants around the homes surrounding the local store and the street lights along the store have been broken. The local store car park is also dimly lit and this has made it easier for the thugs to target and attack the
Jarvis Harrell
CRJ100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Dr. Richard Foy
February 2, 2014
1. Summarize one (1) theory of victimization that Dr. Carla O’Donnell discussed within the related scenario. Support the chosen theory with one (1) real-world example.
According to Dr. Carla O’Donnell, one example of theories of victimization is social process theory. This is described as the social conditioning of a certain crime. It focuses on the aspects of criminality as one of the major factors of individual interaction in the community. She states that all individuals in a community have the potential of turning to crime in cases where destructive social relationships are upheld. The theory emphasizes that the socio-psychology …show more content…
Currently, there are diverse cases that describe of incidents where the youths have indulged in violence and crime and the effect it has on their families. A research conducted on the issues states that there is a connection of the childhood involvements that the individuals have and their behaviors. In most cases children exposed to domestic violence have been described as the most vulnerable to the situation and they portray poor social interactions and uncouth behaviors (Curran and Renzetti, 2001). It is evident that if individual’s criminal aspects are encouraged from their close relatives, they rarely make the right decisions and this usually results to crime. In this case, children are supposed to be taught on how to behave and the issues that are acceptable in the community since they learn most from what they see. The theory emphasizes that no individual is born with the attributes of a criminal, instead they are influenced to commit crime by the people they grow looking up to (Dressler, …show more content…
She had come from doing her grocery shopping at the local store which is open till late. She was attacked as she was walking to her car in the dimly lit car park which is in a secluded place away from other businesses. This is one of the incidents that have been reported to have occurred around the area and many individuals have turned out to avoid the local stores. However, the local store is usually opened till late hours and it is convenient for many shoppers since the surrounding stores usually close earlier. This has contributed to the place being an easy attack spot for the thugs who are usually heavily harmed. The region is secluded making it hard for shoppers to get help even after raising alarm. There are minimal occupants around the homes surrounding the local store and the street lights along the store have been broken. The local store car park is also dimly lit and this has made it easier for the thugs to target and attack the