10504913Restorative Justice and Victimology in Criminal Justice
Course Information
Description
Examines the relationship between victimology and restorative justice in the criminal justice system. Focuses on the study of crime victims to include the nature, extent, and causes of crime. Emphasizes victimology (including patterns and trends), theoretical contributions, and entities involved in restorative initiatives. Students facilitate restorative justice practices.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Illustrate opportunities criminal justice professionals and agencies could better serve victims and survivors via victimology and restorative justice principles
    Assessment Strategies
    Final Paper, Oral Presentation, Quiz
    Criteria
    Analyze multiple victim and survivor needs as specified in the Final Paper Rubric (content, delivery, quality of visuals, organization)
    Use a minimum of three external references outside of the textbook
    Document contains correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
    Oral presentation is clear and coherent, with adequate volume
    You meet minimum expectations as specified in the Presentation Rubric

  2. Implement victimology with restorative justice practices and initiatives
    Assessment Strategies
    Service Learning Project, Reflection, Group Project
    Criteria
    Examine restorative justice programming
    Create restorative justice activities appropriate for a group
    Lead at least two restorative justice activities with inmates or a mock inmate or group
    Documents contain correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
    Oral presentation is clear and coherent, with adequate volume

  3. Describe the impact multiple entities and individuals have in restorative justice practices and initiatives.
    Assessment Strategies
    Final Paper, Oral Presentation, Quiz
    Criteria
    Compare and contrast criminal justice system responses to victims and survivors
    Analysis summarizes past and current responses
    Identify at least three entities involved in a given victimization and others impacted by a crime
    Explain the impact of an offender-focused system
    Analyze how the different entities can implement strategies related trauma-informed care
    Paper meets minimum requirements as specified in the Final Paper Rubric (content, delivery, quality of visuals, organization)
    Paper includes a case review

  4. Evaluate theoretical perspectives applicable to victimology and restorative justice
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Report, Quiz
    Criteria
    Analyze at least three case examples utilizing theoretical perspectives
    Critique theories as they apply to special populations
    Document contains correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

  5. Critique victims’ perceived contributions to crime
    Assessment Strategies
    Final Paper, Oral Presentation, Quiz
    Criteria
    Analysis includes a case example of perceived victim contributions or shared responsibility
    Examine strategies to minimize risk
    Document contains correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
    Paper meets minimum requirements as specified in the Final Paper Rubric (content, delivery, quality of visuals, organization)
    Oral presentation is clear and coherent, with adequate volume
    You meet minimum expectations as specified in the Presentation Rubric

  6. Prioritize groups, entities or areas in need of restorative practices and initiatives
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Report, Service Learning Project
    Criteria
    Analysis summarizes multiple groups to include incarcerated offenders
    Document contains correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
    Review includes criteria specified on the rubric (content, delivery, quality of visuals, organization)

  7. Facilitate restorative justice programming
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Report, Service Learning Project, Reflection
    Criteria
    Create a facilitation plan or agenda
    Facilitation plan includes specific activities for a programming event
    Lead at least two restorative justice activities with inmates or a mock inmate or group
    Materials contain correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
    Speaker is clear and coherent, with adequate volume, and adheres to institution guidelines
    Use a minimum of three external references outside of the textbook

  8. Illustrate multiple forms of harm primary and secondary victims experience
    Assessment Strategies
    Final Paper, Oral Presentation, Quiz, Service Learning Project
    Criteria
    Differentiate between primary and secondary victims
    Analysis includes multiple types of harm and the ripple effect of crime
    Document contains correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
    Oral presentation is clear and coherent, with adequate volume
    Paper meets minimum requirements as specified in the Final Paper Rubric (content, delivery, quality of visuals, organization)
    You meet minimum expectations as specified in the Presentation Rubric

  9. Evaluate the relationships between common criminal justice system practices and community approaches to restorative justice
    Assessment Strategies
    Service Learning Project, Written Report
    Criteria
    Explain community approaches to restorative justice
    Analysis includes opportunities to blend formal system and community practices
    Document contains correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

  10. Evaluate crime victims’ rights
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Report, Quiz
    Criteria
    Explain state and federal legislation related to crime victims’ rights
    Compare and contrast current state and federal victims’ rights
    Analysis includes gaps in current victims’ rights
    Document contains correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar