SOC 5620 - Victimology

The study of crime victims, the probabilities of victimization, victim-offender relationships, the treatment of victims by the criminal justice system, and the economic, social, and psychological impact of victimization. An analysis of coping strategies is discussed and the role of the victim in the criminal justice system is analyzed.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: (SOC 2000 or SOC 2100), SOC 2600, SOC 3620 and one other upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) sociology course.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.