Researchers may have avoided this area out of concern about the appearance of blaming victims. However, victims could benefit from research in this area. Jut as a small percentage of offenders account for a disproportionate amount of crime, so a small percentage of victims account for a disproportionate number of victimizations. Persons experiencing repeat victimization may have one or more of the following characteristics: location in a high-crime area, following a high-risk lifestyle, involvement in a bad relationship, or being a business placing priority on areas other than loss prevention. A victimization risk self- assessment instrument is needed that will use the kinds of risk factors discussed in activity theory. A victim debriefing instrument would examine more sensitive material than a generalized risk assessment. Such an instrument could assist victims in determining what behavior changes would be most likely to increase safety as well as the victim's role in the outcome. Lists of sample questions and 36 references