Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Analyze evidence in relationship to

REQUIRED READINGS)

Assignment: Investigating a Crime: Phase II – Concepts Related to the Victim

Phase II of the criminal investigative analysis process continues with a focus on the victim. Victimology is evaluated in three stages:

• Pre-Offense – All information providing insight on such things as: 
  • Victim selection
  • Victim risk level (high/low)
  • Possible relationship to offender
• Offense – All information providing insight on such things as: 
  • Victim actions during offense
  • Nature of the offense
  • Relationship to offender
• Post-Offense – In homicides, actions by offender can sometimes provide insight into: 
  • Motivations
  • Offender/victim relationship

To prepare for this assignment:

• Review the evidence in the criminal report related to the victim.

BY DAY 7

In a 2- to 3-page analysis of the victim include:

• Pre-offense behavior
• Offense behavior
• Post-offense behavior victimology
• Victim risk level
• Victim/offender dynamics

Support your conclusion with references to specific evidence.

Complete and submit the Assignment.

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