L.CRJ 260 - Victimology

Credits: 3

A study of the origins of crime victimization and the various theories related to this area of criminal justice and an exploration of the historical trends and responses to the issue of crime victimization. Emphasis will be placed on the differences between violent and non-violent victimization, issues related to restorative justice, victim-offender mediation and the emergence of the movement to support victims’ rights.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable