Explain the concept of victim precipitation. Include Wolfgang's research findings in your discussion
What will be an ideal response?
Answer (should include points such as):
Victim precipitation focuses on the character of victims that may have precipitated their victimization.
It is not to blame the victim but to examine both individual and situational factors that may have contributed to the crime.
Wolfgang identified alcohol use as a factor in homicide cases where the victim brought about their own victimization.
The victim initiated the assault that ultimately led to their own death.
Wolfgang's research found that most victims of spousal homicide had been drinking at the time of the incident.
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