This week’s required readings discuss abuse directed towards children and the elderly. In many instances, getting an accurate perception of the level of child and elder abuse in the U.S. is challenging.
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| Victimization of Special Populations |
This week’s required readings explains how a person can become a victim of violence because their age or ability level makes them vulnerable. Becoming a crime victim is traumatic for every victim; however, depending on one’s situation in life, victimization can have compounded challenges. Specifically, special populations of victims have unique risk factors for victimization, extent of victimization, and different responses are used to address the victimization. Please discuss the victimization of persons with disabilities, persons with mental illness, and incarcerated persons.
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Your initial post must contain approximately 400 words and reference at least two scholarly sources in proper APA format.
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