Criminals sometimes neutralize wrongdoings by maintaining that the crime victim "had it coming." This is an example of which technique of neutralization?

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Denial of the victim is the technique of neutralization where the offender denies the innocence of the victim and justifies their actions as a response to the victim's behavior or actions. In this case, the offender is trying to justify their actions by claiming that the victim deserved the criminal behavior towards them.

Criminals Sometimes Neutralize Wrongdoings by Maintaining That the Crime Victim