Describe specific victimology theories that fit the scenario of the person chosen.
Choose a victim who has been highlighted in the news. The victim chosen is Rebecca Garde
Conduct research on the case and what happened to the victim. In 750 -900 words, do the following:
- Summarize the case.
- Describe specific victimology theories that fit the scenario of the person chosen.
- Describe what protections and/or legal resources were available for the victim.
- Discuss the conditions that may have existed, or environmental factors, that led to the person chosen becoming a victim.
- Describe what resources the victim is using or has used. If he or she did not use a specific resource for victims, what would you recommend for the victim?
Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.
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This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 5.5: Evaluate the impact of crime on the victim and the community.