Assignment 1: Describing and Applying Victimization Theory Due Week 4 and worth 150 points Use the Internet and your textbook to research the criminological and victimization theories presented in the group lists below. Select two (2) criminological theories

1. Describing and Applying Victimization Theory
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Assignment 1: Describing and Applying Victimization Theory
Due Week 4 and worth 150 points
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:

2. Use the chart template located here. 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.
Note: This chart is just an example. Please use the Chart Template
here to complete your assignment.
Victimization 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.
Rational Choice Theory
(This theory is completed for you as an example of how to complete
the remaining theories)
According to this theory, crime is a matter of personal choice and the
criminal makes a rational decision to commit the crime.

3. 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.
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)
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.