JLC-417 Victimology (3)

Victims as an integral part of crime. Theories and research results on the victim role, criminal-victim relationships, concepts of responsibility, and society’s reaction to victimization. Sexual assault, child abuse, and victimization of the elderly. Crisis-intervention centers, court-related victim/witness services, restitution, and compensation. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Capstone. Crosslist: JLC-617. Usually Offered: spring. Permission: instructor.