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Victimology
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The study of the victim's role in criminal events
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Victimologists
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Criminologists who focus of the victims of crime
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Psychological reaction to a highly stressful even; symptoms may include depression, anxiety, flashbacks, and recurring nightmares
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Cycle of violence
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Victims of crime, especially victims of childhood abuse, are more likely to commit crimes themselves
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Victim precipitation theory
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The view that victims may initiate, either actively or passively, the confrontation the leads to their victimization
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Active precipitation
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Aggressive or proactive behavior of victims that results in their victimization
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Passive precipitation
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Personal or social characteristics of victims that make them attractive targets for criminals, such victims may unknowingly either threaten or encourage their attackers
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Lifestyle theories
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Views of how people become crime victims because of lifestyles that increase their exposure to criminal offenders
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Deviant place theory
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The view that victimization is primarily a function of where people live
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Routine activities theory
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The view that victimization results from the interaction of three everyday factors; the availability of suitable targets, the absence of capable guardians, and the presence of motivated offenders
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Suitable targets
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Objects of crime (persons of property) that are attractive and readily available
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Capable guardians
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Effective deterrents to crime, such as police or watchful neighbors
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Motivated offenders
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People willing and able to commit crimes
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Victim-witness assistance programs
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Government programs that help crime victims and witnesses; may include compensation, court services, and/or crisis intervention
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Compensation
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Financial aid awarded to crime victims to repay them for their loss and injuries. may cover medical bills, loss of wages, loss of future earning, and/or counseling
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