PSY 525 - Victimology

Institution:

Tiffin University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course will cover the broad views of the study of victims at the social, legal, individual, and psychological level. The course is designed to broaden the understanding of victims. The student will be given the history of how victims have been treated over time, how the interface of victim-offender dynamics has changed in the criminal justice system, how society treats victims, and the psychological processes, services, and therapeutic remedies that are available for victims. Various types of victims/crimes will be covered. Legislative and social movements geared at advancing public awareness for victims will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.tiffin.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 968-6446 ext 6446

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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