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: 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. This view is that If a person is motivated, considers the choices,.

1. 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:
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,

2. 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.
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)

3. 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.