CJ 435 - Victimology

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course views crime from the victim's perspective. Various types of victimization are dis-cussed along with an analysis of the putative victim. The legal rights of the victim and the vic-tim's relationship with the criminal justice system are explored through first person accounts and current legislation. The student leaves this course with an in-depth understanding of what it means to be a true victim, as well as the criminal justice systems responsibility to that victim. Prerequisite: SOC 101, CJ 110, or consent of the instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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