Problem:
Respond to class discussion question in 190 words. Understanding the criminology theories around victims and victimization will help you make better decisions for justice-involved individuals. The "Situational Crime Prevention" section in Ch. 4 of your textbook states: "Desperate people may contemplate crime, but only the truly irrational would attack a well-defended, inaccessible target and risk strict punishment. Law violators of all stripes seek out targets that are attractive yet vulnerable." Some scholars argue that routine precautions like locking our doors, hiding our purses and wallets under the car seat, not flashing money in public, and avoiding places that make us feel unsafe could probably prevent more crime than police, courts, and corrections put together. Respond to the following: Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Explain. What statistical data or experiments could be used to support your argument? When looking at your arguments, are you using the logic of situational theory or any other criminological philosophies or theories covered in this course? Need Assignment Help?