CJ 315 Victimology

This course provides a study of the role of victims in crimes; their treatment by the criminal justice system; their decisions to report or not to report, crimes occurring to them and their role in prosecuting offenders; participation in victim assistance programs; and victim compensation. Special focus in the course will be on sexual battery, domestic violence, and other crimes of personal violence.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CJ 101 and PSY 113 or SOC 211, or permission of instructor

Distribution

Social Science

Offered

Spring