Routine Activity Theory, High Risk Lifestyles Theory

Sexual abuse is observed in every country in different age groups of females ,have more risk of getting victimized by known and from strangers too. Crime done by offender (teenage boys) influenced by peer group ,perform sexual assault This essay explains the application of routine activity theory in case of Rehtaeh Parson (victim) experienced sexual assault( followed by suicide) ,attempted by her friend (abuser and criminals). Routine activity theory basically originated from three theories: crime opportunity theory, victim precipitation theory, high risk lifestyles theory . Cohen and Marcus(1956 ) reported that Routine activity theory—also sometimes referred to as lifestyle theory—has proven to be one of the more useful theories†¦show more content†¦There are major 3 factors which increase the risk of crime . lack of capable guardian, caretakers are there for babies as parents are working ,neglected children, include the role of police ,home makers and poor security systems , Like internet activities ,crime is done by using browsing and using popular operating systems and web browser led to increased risk of criminal activity. Other factor like unlocked homes also give a good chance to theft to steel the expensive items from houses, steeling of expensive cars from roads, streets and houses, things which are easy to carry have higher risk of getting stolen evidenced in journal in which uncounted smaller currency was stolen with car during car wash cycle. Leaving of valuable things in open view of invitation to potential criminals . J.B Roberts(2004) states ,the criminal event is triggered by a confluence of often routine activities where the offender and victim converge in a specific setting at a particular time and place, and where there is an absence of capable management and other environmental factors present which would present unacceptable risks to the ordinary opportunistic perpetrator. Teenage boys get influenced by peer groups, living in high crime areas, engaged in risky behaviors such as taking alcohol (Siegal, Brown and Hoffman, 2013) and who are having no job and employment . these teenage boys go night and have parties , hanging and clubbing (taking drugs) these