CJUS 435 - Victims and the Justice System

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

Surveys the historical development of victimology as a field study. Analyzes the victim-offender relationship, trends in crime victimization, and the identification of primary victimization data sources. Explores criminal justice reforms in victims' advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels, including restorative influences. Prerequisite: CJUS410 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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