Your position

A person's history of victimization should be considered as a mitigating factor when determining the punishment for crimes committed against their offenders. However, it should not be used as an excuse or a crutch. in some cases, both the previous victimization and a person's previous offenses should be brought into a case.

Strengths and Weaknesses for both sides (your position and the opposing argument)

Arguments and Support

Recommendations

Christian / Biblical perspective.

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