CJHS 312 - Victimology

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisites: CJHS 118 or SOC 118
This course examines the role of the crime victim. Topics include the identification of victims, victim assistance programs, victim compensation and repayment, and the treatment of the victim by law enforcement and the courts. The course also considers the victim-related role of major social institutions, including the family, schools, religious organizations, the medical profession, and financial and political organizations.