CAUSES OF VICTIMIZATION: COPING UP WITH ITS EFFECTS

The aim of this study, is to understand the concept of victimization, as to how and why it occurs and what are the effects towards the victims. To be able to understand and formulate recommendations which will prevent further victimization, through the conduct of Programs and Seminars. Also to encourage citizens to improved self – vigilance. Furthermore, it could help other researchers who would conduct similar study. This study is qualitative research, and specifically considered as a case study. It is a case study, because it is an effective methodology to investigate and understand complex issues in real world settings (Harrison, H. et al., 2017). In addition, the purpose of case study must be to answer “how” or “why” questions, investigator must have little control over events, and the focus of the research must be on present – day phenomenon within a real-life context, especially when boundaries between the phenomenon and context may not be clearly evident. According to Creswell (2013). It is aimed to be understand in the perspective of the Subjects within the Province of Pangasinan. KEYWORDS: Victimization, Victimology, Victim, Coping Mechanism, and Crime