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.
Summarize the theory of victimization, describing its meaning and core
concepts as it relates to the nature of crime.
Identify subcategories of the theory and describe each.
Apply the theory to one (1) real life example or scenario. Briefly explain
why the theory applies to the example you identified.
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. (Chart Template is attached)
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.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment
are:
Summarize and describe various theories of victimization as they relate to
the nature of crime in democratic societies.
Apply the core concepts understood in the theories of victimization to real
life criminal cases and scenarios.
Use technology and information resources to research victimization theories
and criminal cases.
Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice using proper writing
mechanics and APA style conventions.
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Victimization
Theory
Rational Choice
Theory (This
theory is completed
for you as an
example of how to
complete the
remaining theories)
Biosocial
Theory
Summarize the theory of
victimization, describing its
meaning and core concepts as it
relates to the nature of crime.
According to this theory, crime is a
matter of personal choice and the
criminal makes a rational decision to
commit the crime.
This view is that If a person is
motivated, considers the choices, and
they believe crime will benefit them
without risk. (Siegel & Worrall, 2013,
p. 45)
This view is that for the criminal, the
profit outweighs the punishment.
Identify subcategories of the
theory and describe each.
One sub-category is the “Deterrence
Theory” which aligns itself by
indicating crime would not be a
“rational choice” therefore not chosen
if there was a strong enough fear of
punishment, acting to deter the
criminal activity. (Akers, 1990, p.2)
Apply the theory to one (1) real life
example or scenario. Briefly explain
why the theory applies to the example
you identified.
One real life case was that of Ariel Castro.
This is the nationally televised case of a
man who kidnapped and held three (3)
women captive in his Cleveland, Ohio
home for over 10 years, during which he
physically and sexually assaulted, fathered
a child and kept these young women
captive until one managed to escape
2013. Castro pleaded guilty to 937 counts
including murder, rape, and abduction, to
avoid Ohio’s death penalty. He was
sentenced to life in prison without parole +
1,000 years by Judge Russo, Cuyahoga
County, Cleveland where the crimes were
committed. After being in prison only 30
days in Franklin County, Castro hung
himself in his prison cell, ending his own
life. I believe it relates to rational choice
theory, Castro made a calculated choice to
kidnap the missing teens and commit
these crimes for over a decade, while
working and interacting in the community.
His motivation for the benefit of committing
these crimes over a decade was stronger
than fear of getting punished.
Psychological
Theory
Social Structure
Theory
Social Process
Theory
Social Conflict
Theory
Developmental
Theory
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