- Explain the following terms: Victim, Victimism, Victimology, Victimologist, Primary Victim and Secondary Victim (this should be in essay form – do not give me a list of definitions).
- Think about those who are offenders in one instance, but then become victims. Is that possible? Give a movie example and/or real life example of where this happens. A movie example is “Crash” – at one point everyone is a victim and most are offenders at one point as well. Another movie is “American History X” – the offenders are often confused with the victims (the gang members become victims of violence themselves). A real life example is the Gary Plauche case from the powerpoint). Sometimes it is difficult to determine just who the offender is and who the victim is and I would like you to explain why this is so.
- Discuss the need and importance of objectivity. Why is it important for a Victimologist (and criminal justice professionals) to remain objective? How should Victimologists react to these victims (those who were once the offender and/or criminal)? Should they be treated differently? Why or why not.
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