What is the issue involved in "blaming the victim" approach?

What will be an ideal response?


It is the most controversial area of victimology and includes victim blaming, victim responsibility, or victim perception. Some of the world's most prominent victimologists established classifications that included victims as a cause of criminal acts. This tends to shift the blame from the criminal to the victim.

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Which of the following is not a noncustodial sanction available in France?

a. house arrest b. probation c. fines d. community service

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The Supreme Court of the United States has interpreted the Sixth Amendment’s Speedy Trial Clause as requiring trial within 90 days of the filing of the formal charge.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Bush was president when Colombia was awarded a substantial amount in U.S. aid to begin a unified campaign against drug trafficking and the activities of groups designated as terrorists

a. True b. False

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Discuss the differences and similarities between colonial jails/prisons and those in Europe.

What will be an ideal response?

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