CRJ 216 - Victimology

Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A critical overview of the field of Victimology, including the examination of the relationship between the victims and offenders, and the criminal justice system. The course will also include the history of Victimization, theories associated with Victimology, victims’ rights and remedies, the effectiveness of victim impact statements in courts, and the effects of specific crimes on crime victims. A critical overview of the field of Victimology, including the examination of the relationship between the victims and offenders, and the criminal justice system. The course will also include the history of Victimization, theories associated with Victimology, victims’ rights and remedies, the effectiveness of victim impact statements in courts, and the effects of specific crimes on crime victims.
Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 3
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? Yes
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall, Spring, Summer