CJ 353+ - Victimology

Institution:

Georgian Court University

Subject:

Description:

An examination of the criminal justice system as it deals with the victim. Included is an analysis of the types of victimization, unwilling and willing, participant and the offender as victim. Also to be explored is the concept of group victimization; the larger society and subcultures. The social, legal and psychological impact of victimization, victim’s rights and services, compensation and techniques of victim avoidance will be examined. The role of the victim in the criminal justice process; impact statements, participation in plea-bargaining and sentencing will be discussed. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.georgian.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 987-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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