Victim Study - GCSE Sociology Definition

A Victim Study is a type of research that looks at the experiences of people who have been victims of crime. Instead of focusing on the criminal, these studies pay attention to what the victim has gone through. They collect information through surveys, interviews, or questionnaires to find out more about different types of crime, how often they happen, and how they affect people. Victim Studies can help us understand crime better by showing patterns and trends that we might not see in police reports alone. They aim to give a voice to people who have been affected by crime and help improve services and support for them.