Even if offenders concede that they are about to harm someone or ...

[kfurse]

Even if offenders concede that they are about to harm someone or something, they may reason that their target deserves the harm. This is known as denial of the _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

In the 1950s and 1960s, sociologist Walter C. Reckless developed his _____ theory of delinquency, which stressed that inner and outer restraints help prevent juvenile offending.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

[joshraies]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Victim

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Containment

[kfurse]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dreamfighter72]

Excellent