This assignment is for the class JUSTICE 350 “Victimization.” The following is the assignment: Research indicates that what the media laypersons consume often contributes to their beliefs about crimeincluding about offenders and victims (Surett, 1998). While personal experiences with crime undoubtedly have a greater impact on individuals, crime dramas are powerful vehicles for shaping the perceptions of those who lack knowledge of the criminal justice system. It is in the latter case where crime victims are especially hurt by crime dramas, particularly those who engage in victim-blaming.

In this discussion board, you need to first watch the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode from season 14, episode 16 entitled Funny Valentine. You can access the episode four ways: stream for free on Hulu, you can buy it for $1.99 through YouTube, using the free 7-day trial of Peacock you can view it for free, or through Amazon Prime you can buy it for $1.99. All four options allow for closed-captioning.

During the episode, pay particular attention to victim-blaming actions or statements and document accordingly. You should also be cognizant that victim-blaming can be very indirect and subtle, but it carries the same intention and meaning as any other form of shaming.

Briefly summarize the plot of the episode.
What characteristics describe the victim? The perpetrator?
Describe instances of racism, sexism, or any other type of discrimination or prejudice seen in the episode.
Describe all instances of victim-blaming, including who engages in it.
Describe how the documented instances of victim-blaming affect the victim.
Describe how the documented instances of victim-blaming might affect a real victim of domestic abuse.
Post must be at least 250 words