CJ 642 - Victimology

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

Examines patterns, current practices and trends concerning crime victims, including the role of victims of crime, their treatment by the criminal justice system, victim blaming arguments, victims' decisions to report crimes and help prosecute offenders, victim assistance programs, victim compensation and restitution, and victim empowerment. Offered winter semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: Admission to a GVSU graduate program or permission of MCJ graduate program coordinator.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: Admission to a GVSU graduate program or permission of MCJ graduate program coordinator.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Other

Notes:

May have started spring/summer 2007 or earlier.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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