CJ 3150 - Victimology

Victimology seeks to explain crime through a focus on the victims of crime. This course covers research in the field, including rates of victimization and how they differ according to social categories. Next, the course addresses the impact of criminal victimization upon individuals’ mental (and physical) health, but also the macro‐social and economic costs of victimization. Finally, the course closes with practical responses to victimization. (4 credits)