CRMJ 2380 - Victimology

3 credit(s)

This course introduces students to the central questions and research in the field of victimology beginning with a historical overview through contemporary thoughts and practices. It examines the role of victims in the criminal process, problems of adjustment to victimization, the complexities of victim/offender relationships, issues of victim compensation, restorative justice, victim’s rights, and future directions for victimology as a field of study. The course provides students with the tools necessary for critical evaluation and understanding of the often neglected role of the victim before, during and after the criminal event. F, S, Su