CCJ 384 - Violence and Victimology

4 credits
Examines the leading theories and research pertaining to criminal violence and victimology. Concentrates on patterns of criminal violence, such as victim-offender relationships and trends over time, causes of violence, where violence occurs, and prevention. This course provides an introduction to major violent crimes including murder, rape, robbery and assault. Surveys significant concepts related to victims’ services, victims’ rights, treatment and victims’ roles in the criminal justice system.