victimology

Noun

Meaning

The study of the victims of crime, and especially of the reasons why some people are more prone to be victims.

The attitude of seeing oneself as a victim, especially in a way that is self-absorbed or indulgent.

Examples

Police must undergo a mandatory course on victimology which is partly run by the ‘Service d’aide aux victims’ (SAV). Source: Internet

Utilizing over 170 data points, multiple-murderer methodology and victimology ; researchers and Law Enforcement Agencies can build case studies and statistical profiles to further research the Who, What, Why and How of these types of crimes. Source: Internet

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