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Pitcher A. B.,  Johnson S. D. (2011). Exploring Theories of Victimization Using a Mathematical Model of Burglary. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency February 2011 48: 83-109
doi:10.1177/0022427810384139

  1. What is a near repeat?
  2. When a victim is re-victimized by burglary, does it generally happen quickly or after some time has elapsed?
  3. What is the flag hypothesis?
  4. What is the boost hypothesis?

 

Pratt T. C., Holtfreter K., Reisig M. D. (2010). Routine Online Activity and Internet Fraud Targeting: Extending the Generality of Routine Activity Theory. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency August 2010 47: 267-296
doi:10.1177/0022427810365903

  1. What is consumer fraud?
  2. How does the FBI define internet fraud?
  3. What does the acronym C.R.A.V.E.D. stand for?
  4. Briefly describe the routine activities theory.
  5. Approximately what percent of U. S. citizens report being victims of consumer fraud?