Do people bear some of the responsibility for their victimization if they maintain

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Caren

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a lifestyle (actively/passi? Do people bear some of the responsibility for their victimization if they maintain a lifestyle (either actively or passive precipitation) that contributes to the chances of becoming a crime victim? Should we "blame the victim"? For example have you ever observed spring break activities/experiences that my have lead to an increased likelihood of victimization
 
I believe the only responsibility the "crime victims" should bear is their sense of naivety on their behalf, of which total ignorance (or living in this fantasy that nothing could happen to you...ever) is what it is - total ignorance - based on a sheltered upbringing and not having a trained eye or instinct for danger. But if you don't know - you don't know, so how could you be held responsible for anything. But if deep down you know your better judgment and still decide to take the risk of leaving a bar at 2 AM with a stranger - then you are responsible in part for your victimization. The only time someone does not take some responsibility for their victimization is when their attacker is totally in the wrong applying extreme force whereby the victim was not given an option to think or escape.
 
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