CJ 285 - Victimology

This course deals with the many concerns that surround the victims of crime and address the issues that tend to “twice victimize” the victim through the ways in which they are treated by the system that is supposed to help them. Current policies, trends, theories, and programs for dealing with the victims of crime and their family or survivors are discussed. Specialized responses to victims of violence as well as the etiology of victimization will be presented. Historical antecedents, victim compensation, victim impact statements, support agencies, and public policy will be presented. This course may be taken for four credits as an option without extra charge for those students who opt to include a community service component.

Prerequisites

CJ 101
Non-CJ majors can ask the CJ Department Chair for approval to have the prerequisite waived.

Credits: 3

Class Level Sophomore Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate