.... This study, as the first in a two-part series, aims to investigate the victimology patterns of male sexual assault victims, focusing on key elements of routine activity theory: victim characteristics (suitable targets) and the circumstances of assaults (lack of capable guardianship). Design/methodology...

... Initiatives (SAKI), examining a large sample of previously untested male SAKs collected over approximately 25 years. Routine activity theory is applied to explore the characteristics of offenders and compare case outcomes between male and female victims. Findings The study identifies differences...