When a crime is directed at certain persons because they are disliked or engage in behavior some people may find offensive,the offenders sometimes neutralizes their wrongdoing by maintaining that it was deserved.This is known as:

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Denial of victim is when the offender claims that the victim deserved the crime committed against them. This can often be seen in hate crimes or crimes against individuals who engage in behaviors that are disliked or deemed socially unacceptable.

When a Crime Is Directed at Certain Persons Because They