The Victims of Crime

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one definition of victims
those who have suffered harm (e.g. physical suffering, economic loss) through acts that violate the laws of the state
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Christie argues that 'victim' is a socially constructed category of the 'ideal victim' held by the media, public and CJS is a weak, blamele is the target of a stranger's attack
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There are two approaches to victimology
positivist and critical
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Christie argues that 'victim' is a socially constructed category of the 'ideal victim' held by the media, public and CJS is a weak, blamele is the target of a stranger's attack

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There are two approaches to victimology

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