Investigating a Crime: Phase II – Concepts Related to the Victim

  Phase II of the criminal investigative analysis process continues with a focus on the victim. Victimology is evaluated in three stages: Pre-Offense - All information providing insight on such things as: Victim selection Victim risk level (high/low) Possible relationship to offender Offense - All information providing insight on such things as: Victim actions during offense Nature of the offense Relationship to offender Post-Offense - In homicides, actions by offender can sometimes provide insight into: Motivations Offender/victim relationship To prepare for this assignment: Review the evidence in the criminal report related to the victim. BY DAY 7 In a 2- to 3-page analysis of the victim include: Pre-offense behavior Offense behavior Post-offense behavior victimology Victim risk level Victim/offender dynamics