: Examines the extent to which a victim's behavior (intentional or not) may have initiated or fueled the criminal interaction.
: Initial research centered on "victim precipitation"—the idea that some victims' actions or characteristics might contribute to the crime. Crime Victims: An Introduction to Victimology
Victimology is the scientific study of crime victims, focusing on the causes of victimization, its consequences, and how the criminal justice system and society respond to those affected. While criminology asks why people break the law, victimology investigates why certain individuals or entities are targeted and how they can be better supported. 1. Historical Evolution of Victimology : Examines the extent to which a victim's