The Role of Women Victims in Sexual Crimes

From the primary (scientific) victimology point of view some people -due to the special charm- are attractive for delinquents who are considered as potential victims in the criminology. Hence، the victim can be appropriate element in pre􀀼 criminal situations. Seductive and provocative behaviors and women’s carelessness may provide a proper context to make them victim of sexual assault. Furthermore، as the target of the crime، they have a decisive role; in addition، their physical characteristics، social status and their relationship with delinquents have considerable role in their victimization. Therefore، it can be argued that women occasionally are not merely passive targets of crime، but also sometimes they are cause of their victimization. This article sought to examine whether women can be blamed in sexual crimes?