POJS 850 - Victimology

Institution:

Governors State University

Subject:

Description:

An examination of the relationship between victims of crime and the criminal justice system. The topics will include an analysis of the characteristics of crime victims; victim role; intimate versus stranger crime; victim reporting and non-reporting patterns; National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) results; treatment of victims by various segments of the criminal justice system; victim assistance programs; victim compensation and/or restitution; and victim impact statements and their affect on the criminal court. Victimblaming arguments will be explored, as well as sexual assault, child abuse, and the victimization of the elderly. Prerequisite: CJUS445 or POJS819, or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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