Constitutive criminology refers to the victim as a ____________, with both untapped human potential and a damaged faith in humanity.

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Constitutive criminology views the victim as a "recovering subject", acknowledging their human potential as well as the harm and damage done to them by the offender. This approach seeks to empower victims and give them agency in the criminal justice process. None of the other options accurately describe the victim's role in constitutive criminology.

Constitutive Criminology Refers to the Victim as a ____________, with Both