CRJU 3810 - Victimology

Description

Addresses the physical, emotional, and financial impact of crime victimization; the relationship between victims and offenders; how the criminal justice systems interacts with crime victims; and the policies designed by the government to offer assistance to individuals who are victimized by crime. Raises awareness and promotes critical thinking and problem solving about the most effective strategies for interaction with crime victims, the measurement of crime victimization, and victim trends.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Demonstrate a sound general knowledge of the criminological sciences as applied to the area of victimology.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand how some victims contribute to their own victimization.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, understand, and articulate what victims of various types of crimes endureлгparticularly how various victims of the same types of crimes cope with their victimization differently.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, understand, and articulate the treatment of victims of various types of crimes by the Criminal Justice system.

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Victimology
Module 2: Consequences of Victimization
Module 3: Victims’ Rights & CJ
Module 4: Stalking, PTSD, and Caring for Victims
Module 5: Victims’ Compensation & Justice
Module 6: Reduction & Prevention
Module 7: Vulnerable Populations
Module 8: Final Assignments

Credit Hours

Criminal Justice

Prerequisites

CRJU 1100