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Why is the general idea of victim precipitation so controversial? Is the concept adequately supported by evidence? Please include references.
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The idea of victim precipitation is controversial because it puts the blame of criminal molding on the victim. The problem with this idea is that it puts the onus on the victim to avoid crime. In an indirect manner it says that the victim gets what he deserves. For example a victim of theft is blamed for not taking adequate security measures. Similarly, for a rape case it blames the girl for wearing an attractive skirt.
The idea of victim precipitation is controversial because in case of serious crimes like murder it holds that the victim actually facilitated the crime. The theory holds ...
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