How do the Victimization theories direct to these scandals of prostitution and Larry Nassar

Question 1

Victimogenesis

Answer 1

term that refers to the origin of cause of victimization and includes a cluster of variables that lead to victimization. Ex: their background can play a role.

Question 2

Victim Precipitation

Answer 2

examines characteristics of victims, nature of surroundings, or the quality of their relationships, insofar as they play a role in precipitating victimization.

Question 3

Lifestyle Theory

Answer 3

certain lifestyles favor victimization because they offer more opportunities for it.

Ex: Gymnastics has an atmosphere that makes more vulnerable for offenders.

Question 4

Routine Activities

Answer 4

The risk of criminal victimization varies dramatically among the circumstances and locations in which people place themselves and their property.

Question 5

Situational Model

Answer 5

Individuals vary greatly in their behavior from one situation to another and that criminality might flow from temptation, bad company, idleness, or provocation.

Question 6

Deviant place theory

Answer 6

suggests that victimization occurs most frequently in socially disorganized areas and that people become victims as a result of their exposure to such areas - by living there, transiting through them and/or by visiting them.