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Evaluate the major sources of victimization data
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Differentiate between major sources of victimization data
Identify the characteristics of major sources of victimization data
Trace changes in how victimization data has been collected over time
Consider the utility of different sources of victimization data
Explain how data collection methods impact victimization statistics
Identify the strengths and limitations of major sources of victimization data
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Explore different types of victimization
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Differentiate between various types of victimization
Identify important trends and characteristics of different types of victimization
Evaluate explanations for different types of victimization
Explore the consequences of different forms of victimization
Compare perceptions of different types of victims and victimization
Evaluate individual and societal responses to different types of victimization
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Analyze patterns of victimization
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Identify patterns of victimization
Describe the characteristics of different patterns of victimization
Provide examples of different patterns of victimization
Explain what correlates of victimization are, and what they are not
Trace changes in victimization trends over time
Evaluate explanations for victimization patterns
Identify factors that impact our knowledge of patterns of victimization
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Evaluate theories of victimization
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Identify key theoretical approaches used to study victims and victimization
Use victimization theories to explain victimization trends
Compare the strengths and limitations of different victimization theories
Evaluate the utility of victimization theories for analyzing various forms of victimization
Identify the policy implications suggested by different victimization theories
Appraise the policy implications suggested by different victimization theories
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Explore the impact victimization has on individuals, communities, and society
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Examine personal, psychological, social, and economic consequences of different types of victimization
Provide examples of individual, community, and societal consequences of different types of victimization
Consider ways to remedy, lessen, or eliminate the various consequences of victimization
Analyze reasons behind victim decision-making, including whether or not to report victimization
Identify consequences of victim reporting decisions
Challenge 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 victims
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Identify local, state, and federal policies and services that have been developed to assist victims
Explain how such policies and services assist victims
Provide examples of strengths and limitations of such policies and services
Evaluate the success of policies and services that have been developed to assist victims
Identify victim needs that are not being met by existing services
Ascertain areas for improvement with regards to existing services
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Analyze the historical evolution of victimology and the victims’ rights movement
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Identify historical and contemporary assumptions about victims and victimization
Trace the development of victimology and the victims’ rights movement over time
Appraise historical roots of victimology and the victims’ rights movement
Differentiate between the various schools of thought within the field of victimology
Explore the relationship between victimology and the victims’ rights movement
Evaluate 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 society
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Examine the victim-offender overlap
Explore the role and treatment of victims within the criminal justice system
Compare how various types of victims and victimization are viewed and treated in society
Explain how the treatment of victims impacts victims and victim reporting
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Analyze how social inequities impact victimization, victims, and victim experiences
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Describe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence definitions of victims and victimization
Describe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence perceptions of victims and victimization
Describe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence victimization patterns
Describe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence victim reporting
Describe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence the differential treatment of victims
Describe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence access to victim services and resources
Describe how power, privilege, and social inequities influence responses to victimization