Crimes Against Children.

Catalog description

This course explores child abuse and neglect as major types of crimes committed against children. Considering the fact that processing these types of crimes requires a set of specific knowledge and skills, this course primarily intends to teach students about the methods of identifying victims, mandatory reporting requirements, specialized techniques of investigation, and interviewing children. In addition, this course intends to provide students a broader perspective on understanding the social and individual dynamics of these types of crimes as well as potential policies, strategies, and programs to prevent them.