Using routine activities theory to interpret self-protective behaviors suggests that victims' resistance should make them __________ and __________.

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Routine activities theory posits that crime occurs when a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian converge in space and time. Therefore, victims' resistance (through self-protective behaviors) would make them less suitable as targets and more guarded, reducing their risk of victimization.

Using Routine Activities Theory to Interpret Self-Protective Behaviors Suggests That