MODULE 1 Human Behavior
MODULE 1 Human Behavior
MODULE 1 Human Behavior
Victimology
Criminology 3
2022-2023
1|Human Behavior & Victimology (Criminology 3)
OVERVIEW
Good day everyone! I am your Criminology 3 Instructor who will guide and monitor
your learning in this subject. Your knowledge is one of our main concerns especially that we
are on this time of pandemic. This is one of the reasons why we are crafting modules so that
you will be guided on the lessons and activities of this subject.
This learning module Criminology 3 with a descriptive title Human Behavior &
Victimology focuses on understanding abnormal behavior in relation to crime and the
connection of victims to crime. The Human Behavior & Victimology Learning Module will
help you use your critical thinking skills on assessing the behavior of perpetrators and
victims. Moreover, you will also write a case analysis on the behavior of suspects and
participation of victims on the occurrence of crime as a requirement on this subject.
My dear students, you are required to finish one lesson per week and submit it either
in the WoW BiPSU Learning Management System or my Gmail Account. You can raise
questions and clarifications about our lesson by contacting me in our Group Chat and my
Gmail account that I will be provided in our GC.
Solution(s)
(Provide solution(s))
For me, the best solution of this problem is to have an annual Neuro- and drug
examination of the police officers so that the administration could identify their personnel
who are at risk of committing or be involved in different crimes. In this case, appropriate
approach or strategy should be provided to them so that their negative behavior will be
altered for them to perform their duties and responsibilities without violating human rights.
Recommendations
(Provide recommendations)
One of my recommendations is to remove the backer system during the hiring of
police applicants because this is one of the problems why some of the police officers who
have personality and emotional problems could enter the police organization. This happen
because those police officials are allowing them to be part of the organization despite of not
passing the neuro-examination.
References:
(Should be in APA format)
[1] Garcia, Ma. Angelica (December 21, 2020). Incidents of alleged police abuse, killings in
2020, GMA News. Retrieved from
Discover!
Directions: Please read the case study below and assess the behavior of the perpetrator and
identify the theories of development, types of human behavior and developmental dimension
of personality and human behavior that would support your claim. Write a case analysis
based on the case study following the format (a)Introduction, (b) Background Information,
(c)Alternatives, (d)Solution, (e)Recommendation.
Case Study
The next day, a body of a girl about the same age as Silawan was found in a field, the skin
and muscles on her face carved clean right down to the bone, revealing the skull, eyeballs still intact.
She also had over 30 stab wounds on different parts of her body, some of these were defense wounds.
Photos of the gruesome scene quickly went viral on social media. People learned that bone was really
white.
Police had a hard time identifying the victim because of what was done to her face.
Eventually, they identified her as Christine based on DNA results. Her mother was inconsolable.
Nearly a month later, police arrested 42-year-old Renato Payupan Llenes, who confessed to
the crime. According to Llenes, he posed as a different person on social media and lured Silawan to
meet with him. He became obsessed with Silawan, and when he learned that she had relationships
with other boys, he became jealous and enraged, so he killed her.
“I used a dummy Facebook account to lure Christine. We chatted frequently until we became
a couple on Facebook,” said Llenes in a report by the Inquirer. “We agreed to meet personally for the
first time on March 10 at Sacred Heart Parish in Lapu-Lapu City. We fought on our way (to Barangay
Bangkal) and that’s when I killed her.”
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Guide Questions:
1. What is the crime committed by the suspect?
2. How do you describe the behavior of the suspect, before, during and after the
commission of crime? Support your claim.
3. What is your analysis on the above case as to how the suspect committed the crime?
4. How does criminal justice system respond on rape cases in the country?
5. What will be the effective solutions in solving this crime?
6. What are your recommendations?
Please be guided with the rubrics
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Forget Me Not!
Abnormal Psychology. A branch of psychology that deals with psycho pathology and
abnormal behavior.
Addictive Behavior. Is any activity, substance, object, or behavior that becomes the major
focus of a person’s life resulting in physical, mental, and/or social withdrawal from their
normal day to day obligations.
Anxiety Disorders. Commonly known as “neurotic fear”.
Asocial Behavior. Lack of motivation to engage in social interaction.
Attachment Theory. Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth,
describes the dynamics of long-term relationships between humans.
Biological Theories of Deviance. A biological theory of deviance proposes that an
individual deviate from social norms largely because of their biological makeup.
Conflict theories. Emphasize the social, political, or material inequality of a social group,
that critique the broad socio-political system.
Criminal Behavior. Refers to the human conduct that focused on the mental processes of the
criminal-the way he behaves or acts including his activities and the causes and influences of
his criminal behavior.
Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psycho Social Development. Erikson emphasized that the ego
makes positive contributions to development by mastering attitudes, ideas, and skills at each
stage of development.
Freud’s Psychosexual Theory of Development. Freud’s most basic hypothesis was that
each child is born with a source of basic psychological energy called libido.
Functionalist Perspective on Deviance. Functionalism claims that deviance help to create
social stability by presenting explanations of non-normative and normative behaviors.
Heredity. Refers to those factors that were determined at conception. Physical appearance,
temperament, energy level and biological rhythms are the characteristics which are generally
influenced by one's Parents'.
Be Guided!
Please be guided with the course outcomes and intended learning outcomes of this
module.
Chapter 2-Victimology
Course Outcome:
CO2: Write a case analysis on the role of victims in the commission of a crime.
Chapter 1
Understanding Human Behavior
What is human behavior? Human behavior refers to the range of behaviors exhibited
by humans and which are influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority,
rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion and/or genetics. The behavior of people falls within a
range with some behavior being common, some unusual, some acceptable, and some outside
Find Out!
Directions: Please read the case study and identify the types of behavior, criminal, deviant,
asocial, abnormal behaviors, dimensions of human behavior, personality disorders and
approaches in dealing with abnormal behavior.
Case Study
Source:
This is Not an Excuse Org. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.thisisnotanexcuse.org/domestic-
abuse/perpetrator-case-study/
Emily* is in her 40s and has been involved in a number of relationships where she has
engaged in abusive behavior, she talks about the roots of the problem and the help she is
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“I witnessed it (DA) between my parents as a child. I was physically abused and shown
that hitting is the way to deal with feelings of anger, pain, shame, guilt & fear. As I got older and
had my own relationships I would often cause physical damage to my partner, and myself, with
Questions:
Guide Questions:
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Analyze!
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I know that you have read the case study comprehensively. So, in that case you can
now answer the questions below. But you need to expound and support your answer with
a theory and related literature.
1. Why do individuals could commit crime?
2. Do you think the behavior of the perpetrator before, during and after the
commission of the crime remain the same?
3. Do the government implement programs to help the perpetrators in changing their
deviant behavior?
4. What is your recommendation(s) and best solution(s) in helping the perpetrators to
change their deviant behavior?
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Learn!
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environment. Cognitive psychology is the school of psychology that examines internal mental
processes such as problem solving, memory, and language. Humanistic psychology is a
psychological perspective that adopts a holistic approach to human existence through
investigations of concepts such as meaning, values, freedom, tragedy, personal responsibility,
human potential, spirituality, and self-actualization.
Gordon Allport defined Personality as the dynamic organization within the individual
of those Psycho-Physical Systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment.
Attitudes are a way of responding either favorably or unfavorably to objects, persons,
concepts etc., and values are at the core of personality, and that they are powerful, though
silent force affecting behavior.
Bio-psychologists are interested in measuring biological, physiological, and/or genetic
variables and attempting to relate them to psychological or behavioral variables. Psychologist
consider early childhood experiences to be a more likely explanation for the behavior.
Psychodynamic theory is an approach to psychology that studies the psychological forces
underlying human behavior, feelings, and emotions, and how they may relate to early
childhood experience.
Psychological disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that
impact multiple areas of life. These mental disorders create distress for the person
experiencing these symptoms which classify as Neurotic (Psychoneurotic) Behaviors such
anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders and mood disorders (affective
disorders, The Psychopathic Behaviors like personality disorders and anti-social personality,
The Psychotic Behaviors which are the organic mental disorders, disorders involving brain
tumor, disorders involving head injury, senile and pre-senile dementia, mental retardation,
schizophrenia and paranoia, The Addictive Disorders and Sexual Disorders.
There are also strategies and approaches in dealing with abnormal behavior such as
Behavioral Approach which focuses on observable behaviors. Behavioral therapy focuses on
reinforcing positive behaviors and not reinforcing maladaptive behaviors. This approach
targets only the behavior itself, not the underlying causes. Medical Approach focuses on the
biological causes on mental state. This emphasizes understanding the underlying causes of
disorders, which might include genetic inheritance, related physical disorders, infections and
chemical imbalances. Medical treatments are often pharmacological in nature, although
medication is often used in conjunction with some other type of psychotherapy. Then,
Cognitive Approach focuses on how internal thoughts, perceptions and reasoning contribute
to psychological disorders. Cognitive treatments typically focus on helping individual change
his or her thoughts or reactions. Cognitive therapy might also be used in conjunction with
behavioral methods in a technique known as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Questions:
1. How do you understand behavior? Expound and support you answer.
2. What are the factors that influence our behavior? how do they influence us?
3. Are there similarities of behavior of those perpetrators who committed the same
crime(s)? Expound and support you answer.
4. What is the type of approach applicable in dealing with the behavior of the
perpetrators who committed violent crime?
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Connect!
Assuming that you are the hostage negotiator in one of the hostage taking incidents in
your place. How will you deal or negotiate with the hostage taker? How will you identify his
behavior?
Scenario
One of the barangay police in Brgy. Mapanikan informed your office that there was
a hostage taking happening in their barangay. The Chief of Police assigned you as the
hostage negotiator. When your team arrived at the hostage-taking scenario, the team
members went to their designated post.
You have introduced yourself to the hostage taker and you asked him how you can
help him. But, Mang Kanor who was the hostage-taker of his wife and three children told
you to go away and leave him alone. He wanted to go to moon and would bring his family
with him.
Guide Questions:
1. What is the behavior of the suspect? Why did you say so?
2. How will you deal with behavior of the hostage-taker?
3. What will you do after the hostage-taker surrender?
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Assess your Learning!
Directions: Please read the scenario and identify the types of behavior, dimensions of human
behavior, personality disorders and approaches in dealing with abnormal behavior. Make an
analysis based on the case study.
Case Study:
Source:
This is Not an Excuse Org. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.thisisnotanexcuse.org/domestic-
abuse/perpetrator-case-study/
John* is in his late 20s, and has been verbally, emotionally and physically abusive to partners.
He talks about his experiences:
The pattern of abuse in my relationships started back when I was 17, with my first serious
girlfriend. Looking back, I was very insecure and this showed itself through jealously and spiteful
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that she’d been unfaithful. In my last relationship it escalated to physical abuse, and I scared
myself.
When I heard the term ‘domestic abuse’ to describe what had been happening I felt sick. I
still do now. I think it will haunt me forever. I witnessed my father being physically abusive
towards my mother, and I didn’t want to be the same as him, yet here I am with the same label.
My partner and I would hide it from friends and family. I was ashamed, and she was
ashamed and fearful. I witnessed the same with mum and dad, the public face of happy families
contrasted with the nightly occurrence of my siblings and I hiding under the duvet whilst listening
to shouting and pots and pans being thrown down stairs. Then silence. It was never talked about
afterwards.
It would have been difficult for family or friends to have spotted any signs as I wasn’t
overtly abusive in public, unless I was drunk or on drugs. However, I was highly strung at times,
and would be “snappy” with friends and family. My drug and alcohol use also escalated over the
years. My mother did question me a couple of times, as she had been in an abusive relationship
and possibly noticed similar behaviors. Eventually I shut out all my friends and family, as I didn’t
want to talk about it, or even recognize my behavior as abusive. I was ashamed, but wouldn’t
admit it to anyone.
The prison sentence I received for the last incident was actually the best thing that could
have happened. I made several changes whilst inside, including stopping my drug and alcohol use
and looking at my behaviors in and out of relationships. I also started to gain some insight into the
effects of domestic abuse on my children.
Addressing the past has been a key thing for me, exposing the root cause of controlling
behaviors. For me, not being able to let go of something was a warning sign. Secondly, be aware
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Human Behavior is the collection of activities exhibited by human beings including
how a person does, feels, thinks or experiences primarily influenced by culture, attitudes,
emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion and/or genetics.
There are theories of human development that would explain human behavior such as Jean
Piaget’s Theory, Attachment Theory, Freud’s Psychosexual Theory of Development, Erik
Erikson’s Theory of Psycho Social Development, Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development,
and Learning Theory. Types of Crime can be violent crime, property crime, sex crime, hate
crime, white-collar crime, organized crime, virtual crime and other types of crime. Bio-
psychologists are interested in measuring biological, physiological, and/or genetic variables
and attempting to relate them to psychological or behavioral variables. Psychologist consider
early childhood experiences to be a more likely explanation for the behavior. Psychodynamic
theory is an approach to psychology that studies the psychological forces underlying human
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behavior, feelings, and emotions, and how they may relate to early childhood experience.
Psychological disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact
multiple areas of life. These mental disorders create distress for the person experiencing these
symptoms which classify as neurotic (psychoneurotic) behaviors, the psychopathic behaviors,
the psychotic behaviors, the addictive disorders and sexual disorders. there are also strategies
and approaches in dealing with abnormal behavior such as behavioral approach, medical
approach and cognitive approach.
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SUGGESTED READINGS
[1] Manwong, Rommel K. et al., (2014). Essentials of Criminal Psychology. Wiseman’s Books
Trading Inc.
Internet sources:
[1] How to Write a Case Study in Criminal Justice - We Promise That It Can Be as Easy as a
Pie. Retrieved from https://howtowrite.customwritings.com/post/criminal-justice-case-study-guide/
[2] Lumen Learning (n.d.). Theories of Human Development. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-psychology/chapter/theories-of-human-development/
[3] Lumen Learning (n.d.) Theories of Crime and Deviance. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-sociology/chapter/theories-of-crime-and-deviance/
[4] Lumen Learning (n.d.) Psychological Perspectives. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wsu-sandbox/chapter/psychological-perspectives/
[5] Lumen Learning (n.d.) Introduction to the Personality Disorders. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/abnormalpsychology/chapter/introduction-to-the-personality-
disorders/
[6] Lumen Learning (n.d.) Why it Matters: Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior and
Therapeutic Orientations. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/hvcc-
abnormalpsychology/chapter/chapter-2-contemporary-perspectives-on-abnormal-behavior-and-
methods-of-treatment-diagnosis-and-treatment/
[7] Main Steps On Writing Case Study Analysis. Retrieved from https://papersowl.com/blog/how-
to-write-a-case-study-analysis
[8] Shank, Allysa (n.d.) Asocial Behavior. Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343471635_Asocial_Behavior
[9] The Web's Largest Resource for Definitions & Translations. Definitions for human Behavior.
https://www.definitions.net/definition/human+behavior on March 23, 2021
Test!
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Directions:
1. Search case studies and make at least one case analysis on the following;
a. Violent crime
b. Hate crime
c. Crime on domestic violence
2. Evaluate the behavior of the perpetrator and identify the theories of development,
types of human behavior and developmental dimension of personality and human
behavior that would support your claim.
3. Write a case analysis based on the case studies you have chosen following the format
below;
a. Introduction
b. Background Information
c. Alternatives
d. Solution
e. Recommendation
4. Write your references in APA format.
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Discover!
Directions: Please read the case study and identify the role of the victims in the commission
of crime. Write a case analysis based on the case study following the format (a)Introduction,
(b) Background Information, (c)Alternatives, (d)Solution, (e)Recommendation.
Marquez, Consuelo (January 07, 2021). New Year’s Day tragedy: What really happened to
Christine Dacera?. Retrieved from https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1380542/new-years-day-
tragedywhat-really-happened-to-christine-dacera
MANILA, Philippines — The shocking death of flight attendant Christine Angelica
Dacera on New Year’s Day sparked queries and speculations all over social media. The 23-year-
old Christine was declared dead on arrival at a hospital after a New Year’s Eve party in a Makati
City hotel where she was joined by more than 10 individuals. Days later, circumstances
surrounding her death remain unclear. Police claimed that Christine was raped and killed while
social media posts and suspects allegedly involved in the Dacera’s death contradicted this
conclusion. So what happened to Christine that night? Here are the initial facts of the tragic night
based on the police complaint lodged before the Makati City prosecutor’s office:
Dec. 31, 2020
Christine, along with Rommel Galido, Rey Ingles, Louie De Lima, John Pascual Dela Serna and
Clark Jezreel Rapinan rented Room 2209 at the City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati City for their
New Year’s Eve party. At 11 a.m., dela Serna was the first to check-in at the room. An hour later,
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The 23-year-old victim’s death certificate indicated that she died of ruptured aortic aneurysm,
which could be because of very strenuous activity and possibly alcohol toxicity.
Reviving Christine, a friend
In an interview on ABS-CBN “Teleradyo” on Tuesday, De Guzman stressed that it was
impossible her friend Christine was raped and murdered during the party. De Guzman said he is
an LGBTQIA+ community member and that he never had sexual relations with a woman. On TV
Patrol, he also mentioned that he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to try and save
Christine, who had no pulse and was not breathing.
They loved Christine
Like him, De Guzman maintained that his other companions were all members of the LGBT
community. He also pointed out that Christine, the only girl in their group, loved hanging out
with them. He mentioned that Halili even helped stage a photoshoot for Christine during the
party.
Tears
Despite seeing Christine unconscious, De Guzman said he held back tears because he tried to be
strong for his companions, who were tearful during that night. He said he only cried when Halili
finally called up Christine’s mother, Sharon to deliver the bad news. De Guzman also said he
condoles with Dacera’s family because he cherished the 23-year-old flight attendant, who showed
him “kindness” despite their short time together at the party.
Cause of death
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Guide Questions:
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Chapter 2
VICTIMOLOGY
The scientific study of the physical, emotional and financial harm people suffers
because of criminal activities (Kent State University). The study of the relationship between
the victim and the perpetrator (Blanco). The study of victimization. It includes the
relationship between offenders and victims, along with the role victims play in the criminal
justice system. Victimologists also study how victims are portrayed in the media to
understand both the short- and long-term impact of being affected by crime (Tricia Hussung).
Crime will not occur without the presence of three elements such as the motive, desire
or intent, opportunity and instrumentality. One of the reasons, why crime occurs because we
are allowing the would be violators to commit crime. sometimes, we are also to be blame
why crime occurs because of our negligence. This is how victimology tries to explain to us
why certain individuals become victims of crime.
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Find Out!
Directions: Please read the case study and identify the type of victims and theory that would
explain as to how they become victims.
E4J University Module Series: Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Module 11: Access
to Justice for Victims. Retrieved from https://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/crime-prevention-
criminal-justice/module-11/case-studies.html
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Brunel is a 25-year-old man who moved into a new town to start his new job. Upon his
arrival he did not know anyone in this town. He started to go to the gym, attend some cultural
events and go to piano lessons. One evening, while ordering a beer at a bar, he was approached by
a group of men and women who asked his name, where he came from, and why he was sitting all
Several months after the attack, and after many visits to the hospital, doctors,
psychologist, psychiatrist, he was told he had to go to court to testify to provide all details about
what had happened.
Brunel was allowed to provide a statement (VIS) about how the events had impacted his
life and how he was coping. The statements he provided were so full of details of the devastating
effects that the defense lawyer even said, that it was enough and that the jury could read the
statement without having Brunel having to appear to read his statement. Brunel said he wanted
and needed to give the full story, but the judge decided that a three-minute statement would be
sufficient.
Brunel decided to drop the civil case he had initiated to seek some form of compensation
for the costs he had incurred (and those that he still had to face). After two months he attempted
to commit suicide, and he is still receiving psychiatric treatment.
Guide Questions:
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Analyze!
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I know that you have read the case study comprehensively. So, in that case you can
now answer the questions below. But you need to expound and support your answer with
a theory and related literature.
1. What should we do so that we would not be a victim of crime?
2. Do you think, we could avoid crime to happen?
3. How do the government address in preventing crimes and protecting the victims of
crimes?
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Learn!
Please read and understand the concept of victimology so that you would be able to analyze
the role of victims in the commission of crime.
VICTIMOLOGY
Victimology is the scientific study of the physical, emotional and financial harm
people suffers because of criminal activities (Kent State University). It is also the study of the
relationship between the victim and the perpetrator (Blanco). It includes the relationship
between offenders and victims, along with the role victims play in the criminal justice
system. Victimologists also study how victims are portrayed in the media to understand both
the short- and long-term impact of being affected by crime. (Tricia Hussung).
Victimology is concerned with three categories of victim: primary victims,
secondary victims and related victims. Primary victims - are individuals who are injured or
otherwise directly affected by a crime committed against them. For example, the primary
victim of an armed robbery loses his or her possessions and may require therapy to cope after
experiencing violence. Secondary victims- are present at the scene of a crime and may be
injured as a result of witnessing it. They might also be the parent or guardian of the primary
victim. The family and friends of the robbery victim above would be considered secondary
victims because the crime has indirectly affected them. Related victims- are people who are
dependent on the primary victim, have a close relationship with the primary victim or are
connected to the victim in some other way. For example, the neighbors of the robbery victim
would be considered related victims if the crime occurred on their street.
Victimology attempts to understand why some people are more prone than others in
becoming victims of crime. The textbook, Criminology by Larry J. Segal gives us four major
theories on victimology such as victim precipitation theory, lifestyle theory, deviant place
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theory and routine activities theory. victim precipitation theory explained that some people
may actually initiate the confrontation that eventually leads to their injury or death. In
lifestyle theory, some criminologists believe people may become crime victims because their
lifestyle increases and their exposure to criminal offenders. While deviant place theory stated
that the more often victims visit dangerous places, the more likely they will be exposed to
crime and violence. Victims do not encourage crime, but are victim prone because they reside
in socially disorganized high-crime areas where they have the greatest risk of coming into
contact with criminal offenders, irrespective of their own behavior or lifestyle. Then, routine
activities theory posits that the volume and distribution of predatory crime (violent crimes
against a person and crimes in which an offender attempts to steal an object directly) are
closely related to the interaction of three variables that reflect the routine activities of the
typical American lifestyle.
Victim of trafficking is defined as any natural person who is subject to trafficking in
human beings (Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings). Human rights
approach to trafficking is putting victims at the center of anti-trafficking policies by
prioritizing the protection of their rights. By taking such an approach, whether the person is
trafficked for sex work or another form of forced labor becomes irrelevant, because the
victim’s rights are protected regardless of why they have been trafficked (Pescinski, 2020).
The Philippine Commission on Women set some general and specific guidelines on
the rights of trafficked women. The following are the guiding principles in the promotion and
protection of the rights of trafficked women such as confidentiality and right to privacy, do
no harm principle, empowerment, gender-sensitivity, good governance, informed consent,
principle of participation and self-determination, right to information, right to non-
discrimination and women empowerment. While the specific guidelines should be
implemented from pre-rescue operation, rescue and recovery of trafficked women and post-
rescue and integration program.
Questions:
1. Why are there victims of crimes?
2. How should an individual do to prevent crime to happen?
3. What are the types of individuals usually victimized by the perpetrators?
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Connect!
Assuming that you are the police officer assigned in one place. What will you do to
help the individuals not to be victims of crime.
Scenario 1
You are assigned as police officer in Makalpi City, you have seen few women and men who
were drunk and staying in a place with dim light. There are also men, whom you believed
would do something not good.
Guide Questions:
1. Who will be victims on the above situation?
2. What should you do to prevent the crime to happen?
3. What do you think will happen if you would not do something?
Scenario 2
You have seen one house that were open. When you knock, nobody’s answer.
Guide Questions:
1. Who will be victims on the above situation?
2. What should you do to prevent the crime to happen?
3. What do you think will happen if you would not do something?
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Directions: Please read the case study and identify the role of victims in the commission of
crime.
Case Study:
CNN Philippines Staff (Dec 21, 2020 3:36:00 PM). Cop who shot mother and son in Tarlac to
face murder charges. Retrieved from https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/12/21/Paniqui-
Tarlac-police-shooting-Jonel-Nuezca-Sonya-Frank-Gregorio.html
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 21) — A Parañaque police officer will face
two counts of murder for fatally shooting his unarmed neighbors in Paniqui, Tarlac, authorities
said on Monday. The sketchy police report said Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca fled after
shooting 52-year-old Sonya Gregorio and her son Frank Anthony Gregorio, 25, in Purok 2,
Barangay Cabayaoasan, Paniqui, Tarlac on Sunday afternoon. About an hour after the incident, he
Questions:
surrendered at the Rosales Pangasinan Municipal Police Station.
The suspect also turned over his PNP-issued 9mm semi-auto pistol that was used in the
crime. PNP Region 3 Chief BGen. Val de Leon said two charges of murder will be filed against
the cop as the Department of Interior and Local Government assured a thorough, impartial, and
swift investigation. No bail was recommended, said de Leon. The police chief of Paniqui in a
radio interview said the two parties were involved in a property right-of-way dispute, but the
shooting incident stemmed from the firing of a PVC cannon or boga by the Gregorios.
"Pumunta doon para i-confront sila then naungkat na ang usapin sa right of way,
hanggang napunta sa insidente na iyon. Parang na-trigger ang galit ng suspek nang magkasagutan
iyong anak niya at ang biktimang matanda," Police Lieutenant Colonel Noriel Rombaoa told
DZBB in a phone interview. [Translation: The suspect went there to confront them, then the issue
of right-of-way cropped up and the shooting incident happened. The suspect's anger was
apparently triggered by the confrontation between his daughter and the older Gregorio.] The
shooting incident was caught on camera and the video is now viral on social media.
The policeman can be seen with his young daughter in a heated discussion with an
unarmed Frank Anthony, whose mother was holding him back. Nuezca's daughter pointed out
that "my father is a policeman," to which Sonya replied that she does not care. An enraged
Nuezca threatened to kill Sonya before shooting her point-blank in the head, then proceeded to
shoot Frank Anthony twice, before firing at Sonya once again who was already on the ground.
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Guide Questions:
1. What trigger Police Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca in killing the mother and son?
2. Why do mother and son become victims?
3. What is the participation of the victims in the commission of crime?
4. If the mother and son respect the police, do you think they would be killed by the
suspect? Support your answer.
5. What are your observations, suggestions or recommendations in solving the case?
Remember!
Victimology is the scientific study of the physical, emotional and financial harm
people suffers because of criminal activities (Kent State University). It is also the study of the
relationship between the victim and the perpetrator (Blanco). It includes the relationship
between offenders and victims, along with the role victims play in the criminal justice
system. Victimologists also study how victims are portrayed in the media to understand both
the short- and long-term impact of being affected by crime. (Tricia Hussung).
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SUGGESTED READINGS
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[1] Blanco, Janell. What is Victimology? Retrieved from
https://study.com/academy/lesson/victimology-definition-theory-history.html Heather,
Jennings. Neurons
http://www.humanillnesses.com/Behavioral-HealBrFe/Emotions.html#ixzz5cXQl3jUM
[2] Dussich, John P. (n.d.) Victimology – Past, Present and Future. 131st International
Senior Seminar Visiting Experts’ Papers
[3] How to Write a Case Study in Criminal Justice - We Promise That It Can Be as Easy
as a Pie. Retrieved from https://howtowrite.customwritings.com/post/criminal-justice-case-
study-guide/
[4] Main Steps On Writing Case Study Analysis. Retrieved from
https://papersowl.com/blog/how-to-write-a-case-study-analysis
[5] 3 Modern Theories of Victimology. Retrieved from https://www.gcu.edu/blog/criminal-
justice-government-and-public-administration/3-modern-theories-victimology
[6] Shank, Allysa (n.d.) Asocial Behavior. Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343471635_Asocial_Behavior
[7] Philippine Commission on Women. (2013) The Philippine Guidelines on the Protection
of the Rights of Trafficked Women. Retrieved from
https://region1.ntc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/philippine_guidelines_protection_traff
icked_women.pdf
Test!
Directions:
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1. Search about case studies and make at least one case analysis on the following;
a. victims of trafficking
b. domestic violence
c. rape
2. Evaluate the types of victim and their roles in the commission of crimes.
3. Write a case analysis based on the case studies you have chosen following the format
below;
a. Introduction
b. Background Information
c. Alternatives
d. Solution
e. Recommendation
4. Write your references in APA format
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used.
REFERENCES:
Books:
[1] Manwong, Rommel K. et al., (2014). Essentials of Criminal Psychology. Wiseman’s Books
Trading Inc.
Internet sources:
[1] Blanco, Janell. What is Victimology? Retrieved from
https://study.com/academy/lesson/victimology-definition-theory-history.html Heather, Jennings.
Neurons http://www.humanillnesses.com/Behavioral-HealBrFe/Emotions.html#ixzz5cXQl3jUM
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[2] Dussich, John P. (n.d.) Victimology – Past, Present and Future. 131st International Senior
Seminar Visiting Experts’ Papers
[3] Hits Bulls Eye (n.d).'A to Z' List of Phobias. Retrieved from
https://www.hitbullseye.com/Vocab/List-of-Phobias.php
[4] How to Write a Case Study in Criminal Justice - We Promise That It Can Be as Easy as a
Pie. Retrieved from https://howtowrite.customwritings.com/post/criminal-justice-case-study-guide/
[5] Lumen Learning (n.d.). Theories of Human Development. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-psychology/chapter/theories-of-human-development/
[6] Lumen Learning (n.d.) Theories of Crime and Deviance. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-sociology/chapter/theories-of-crime-and-deviance/
[7] Lumen Learning (n.d.) Psychological Perspectives. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wsu-sandbox/chapter/psychological-perspectives/
[8] Lumen Learning (n.d.) Introduction to the Personality Disorders. Retrieved from
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/abnormalpsychology/chapter/introduction-to-the-personality-
disorders/
[9] Lumen Learning (n.d.) Why it Matters: Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior and
Therapeutic Orientations. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/hvcc-
abnormalpsychology/chapter/chapter-2-contemporary-perspectives-on-abnormal-behavior-and-
methods-of-treatment-diagnosis-and-treatment/
[10] Main Steps On Writing Case Study Analysis. Retrieved from https://papersowl.com/blog/how-
to-write-a-case-study-analysis
[11] 3 Modern Theories of Victimology. Retrieved from https://www.gcu.edu/blog/criminal-justice-
government-and-public-administration/3-modern-theories-victimology
[12] Shank, Allysa (n.d.) Asocial Behavior. Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343471635_Asocial_Behavior
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