UMass Boston

Victimology

Course #: SOCIOL 365, Class #: 6918, Section #: 01

Description

This course examines criminal victimization including the measurement of victimization, the scope of the problem, and how victimization differs from its portrayal in the media. This class will consider questions such as why victimization occurs, who is most at risk to be victimized, and what factors are associated with fear of crime. We will also examine topics such as the victim's role in the criminal justice process, the role of various occupations in working with victims, the consequences of victimization, how to reduce victimization risk, and strategies to minimize harm resulting from criminal victimization.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101 and SOCIOL 262.