Victimology

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course focuses on the dynamics of victimization in society and its consequences. Major theoretical perspectives on victimization patterns are examined, addressing issues of gender, race, and class, and social institutions such as the family, school, and the criminal justice system. Students become familiar with socio-demographic profiles of crime victims. Victims' rights, effect of victimization (including revictimization in the media) and victim attitudes towards the justice system are discussed. This course was formerly called Crime Victims. Note: Students must have a declared major in Criminal Justice, or permission from the Instructor. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and CJ-3125 | SOC-3125. Requisite Courses: CJ-1002, or the former CJ-1101, or SOC-1101 [prerequisite(s)].