Victimology

Catalog description

This course provides an in-depth study of the many facets of crime victimization. Coverage will include the key social, economic, and demographic variables associated with crime victims as well as the differences in response to victimization in the United States and other countries. Crime victim assistance programs, victim compensation, and victim participation in the criminal justice process will be covered. Discussion will also include victim-oriented policy, legislation, and case law. Prerequisites: 6 hours of criminology or consent of instructor