Define victimology.
· Provide a brief history to include the victims’ rights movement, legislation, and current status.
· Discuss the role of the victim. Define victim precipitation, victim facilitation, and victim provocation. Provide examples of each.
· Discuss why it is important to focus on crime victims. Describe how focusing on crime victims might aid in crime prevention efforts.
· Identify three individuals who have contributed to the field of victimology. Ensure you pick individuals from different countries. Describe their contributions.
