Psychological aspects of victimization

In this article psychological aspects of a victimology, and also some issues connected with behavior of the victims (the victims of crime) are considered. It is noted that practical application and use of the viktimological knowledge plays a considerable role in the solution of problems, connected not only with the prevention of crimes, but also with identification of the reasons and conditions of its accomplishment. In article the author’s position about need of studying and advance of the viktimological knowledge both in science and in practice is stated.