This course will focus on understanding the impact of crime, the needs of victims, and victims' experiences in the criminal justice system. Students will explore topics such as the social and media constructions of victimization and victimhood, victimological theories, gender and victimization, victimization in childhood and adolescence, physical and mental health outcomes of victimization, and resilience.
This course will focus on understanding the impact of crime, the needs of victims, and victims' experiences in the criminal justice system. Students will explore topics such as the social and media constructions of victimization and victimhood, victimological theories, gender and victimization, victimization in childhood and adolescence, physical and mental health outcomes of victimization, and resilience.
