20809295Victimology
Course Information
Description
An introduction to the sociological study of victimization. Studies victimization trends and patterns and examines the impact of victimization on individuals and society. Explores explanations of victimization, as well as policy implications and responses to victimization. Discusses evolution of victims’ rights movement and strategies to empower victims. Challenges assumptions about victimization and looks at how social inequalities shape the perceptions, treatment, and experiences of victims.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Evaluate the major sources of victimization dataAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaDifferentiate between major sources of victimization dataIdentify the characteristics of major sources of victimization dataTrace changes in how victimization data has been collected over timeConsider the utility of different sources of victimization dataExplain how data collection methods impact victimization statisticsIdentify the strengths and limitations of major sources of victimization data
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Explore different types of victimizationAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaDifferentiate between various types of victimizationIdentify important trends and characteristics of different types of victimizationEvaluate explanations for different types of victimizationExplore the consequences of different forms of victimizationCompare perceptions of different types of victims and victimizationEvaluate individual and societal responses to different types of victimization
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Analyze patterns of victimizationAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaIdentify patterns of victimizationDescribe the characteristics of different patterns of victimizationProvide examples of different patterns of victimizationExplain what correlates of victimization are, and what they are notTrace changes in victimization trends over timeEvaluate explanations for victimization patternsIdentify factors that impact our knowledge of patterns of victimization
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Evaluate theories of victimizationAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaIdentify key theoretical approaches used to study victims and victimizationUse victimization theories to explain victimization trendsCompare the strengths and limitations of different victimization theoriesEvaluate the utility of victimization theories for analyzing various forms of victimizationIdentify the policy implications suggested by different victimization theoriesAppraise the policy implications suggested by different victimization theories
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Explore the impact victimization has on individuals, communities, and societyAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaExamine personal, psychological, social, and economic consequences of different types of victimizationProvide examples of individual, community, and societal consequences of different types of victimizationConsider ways to remedy, lessen, or eliminate the various consequences of victimizationAnalyze reasons behind victim decision-making, including whether or not to report victimizationIdentify consequences of victim reporting decisionsChallenge assumptions about victims and victimizations, including tendencies towards victim-blaming
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Evaluate the various policies and services that have been developed to assist victimsAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaIdentify local, state, and federal policies and services that have been developed to assist victimsExplain how such policies and services assist victimsProvide examples of strengths and limitations of such policies and servicesEvaluate the success of policies and services that have been developed to assist victimsIdentify victim needs that are not being met by existing servicesAscertain areas for improvement with regards to existing services
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Analyze the historical evolution of victimology and the victims’ rights movementAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaIdentify historical and contemporary assumptions about victims and victimizationTrace the development of victimology and the victims’ rights movement over timeAppraise historical roots of victimology and the victims’ rights movementDifferentiate between the various schools of thought within the field of victimologyExplore the relationship between victimology and the victims’ rights movementEvaluate the strengths, limitations, and successes of the victims’ rights movement
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Investigate the complex interconnections between victims, offenders, the criminal justice system, and societyAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaExamine the victim-offender overlapExplore the role and treatment of victims within the criminal justice systemCompare how various types of victims and victimization are viewed and treated in societyExplain how the treatment of victims impacts victims and victim reporting
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Analyze how social inequities impact victimization, victims, and victim experiencesAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Test, Written Product, Reflection, Project and/or PresentationCriteriaDescribe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence definitions of victims and victimizationDescribe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence perceptions of victims and victimizationDescribe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence victimization patternsDescribe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence victim reportingDescribe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence the differential treatment of victimsDescribe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence access to victim services and resourcesDescribe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence responses to victimization