Objective: Demonstrate a working knowledge of repeatvictimization and situational explanations.
Repeat victimization is something that is difficult tounderstand or even believe. The data in this area is simplyfrightening. What can we do about this major problem in ourcriminal justice system? Situational explanations such as socialstrain, stress, dependence, and social isolation are considered tobe factors. This is not just a criminal justice issue, but asocietal issue. The question is, how do we deal with it in ourfield?
- Review Chapter 2 in your textbook.
- Write a three page paper about the issues of repeatvictimization and situational explanations of crime.
- Identify what it means to be a repeat victim.
- Explain how this information is gathered.
- Discuss how this information can be used.
- Identify the situational explanations of crime and explain themfully:
