CRJ 573 - Seminar in Victimology Credits: 3

The course traces the history of victimology from early victim-centric justice to the prevailing model of government-centered prosecutions. Within this framework, we will explore the causes, consequences of offense-specific victimizations, and societal responses. We look at theory to explain variations in risk across persons, relationships, lifestyles, and domains. The course focuses attention on victim typologies, series or repeat victimizations, competing theoretical frameworks, and current research. This emerging field captures how law, its creation and application, is reflected in advances in measuring victimization, social movements inspiring victims’ rights, and case law upholding equal protection under the law. The course traces legal reforms that protect victims and to include them as key stakeholders in a system of justice dedicated to restorative and reintegrated approaches.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501