criminological and victimization theories
criminological and victimization theories
use
the Internet and your textbook to research the criminological and
victimization theories presented in the group lists below. Select two
(2) criminological theories (Group 1), two (2) theories of victimization
(Group 2), and fill in the chart below using the following
instructions. You will be graded on four (4) theories in total (not
including the pre-filled example):
Group 1 – Select two (2) of
the following: Bio-social Theory; Psychological Theory; Social Structure
Theory; Social Process Theory; Social Conflict Theory; Labeling Theory;
or Developmental Theory.
Group 2 – Select two (2) of the
following: Deviant Place Theory; Routine Activity Theory; Deviant
Lifestyle Theory; or Victim Precipitation Theory.
1.Summarize the theory of victimization, describing its meaning and core concepts as it relates to the nature of crime.
2.Identify subcategories of the theory and describe each.
3.Apply the theory to one (1) real life example or scenario. Briefly
explain why the theory applies to the example you identified.
4.Use
at least three (3) quality academic resources as references, such as
journal articles, newspapers, magazines, and publications from law
enforcement associations. Note: Wikipedia, blogs and similar websites do
not quality as quality academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•Use the chart template located here.
•Be typed using Time New Roman font (size 12).
•Include a reference page. References in APA 6th Edition formatting
should be written in Times New Roman 12 point, in alphabetical order,
double-spaced, subsequent lines indented, title / journals italicized
appropriately, etc