Course overview
This course aims to develop students' knowledge of the prevalence and impact of victimisation, and responses (of offenders, the criminal justice system and society more broadly) to victims of crime. Students will examine the historical origins and modern developments of victimology, victimisation rates, victims' rights, relevant legislation and societal definitions to critically analyse responses to victims of crime from Australian and International perspectives.
Students will apply their knowledge to model good practice responses to the impact of crime and criminal justice processes on victims.
Course learning outcomes
- Discuss victims' rights and analyse the effectiveness of relevant legislation aimed at upholding these rights
- Identify and explain the limitations of crime data and the complexity of victimisation according to demography and crime type
- Discuss the impact of crime on victims and critically appraise the different ways the criminal justice system, welfare system and society respond to victims of crime
- Identify the historical origins and modern developments of victimology and analyse different theoretical and political perspectives concerning victimology
- Evaluate and apply theoretically-informed approaches and good practice principles to Criminal Justice System responses to victims of crime
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Class details
Online
Class number 3045
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 492
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