Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences

School

Social Science School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3 Contact hours

Incompatible

BEST3053, CRIM3002, CRIM3010

Prerequisite

CRIM1000, CRIM1019

Assessment methods

Group presentation, written assignment and final exam.

Course enquiries

Dr Renee Zahnow

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course examines a range of issues related to victims of crime. It covers theories of criminal victimisation, data on victimisation trends and rates, the impact of crime, victim's interaction with the criminal justice system and the victimisation of particular groups. Programs aimed at alleviating and recognising victims rights and needs will be evaluated e.g. restorative justice, victim and offender mediation and government support initiatives.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile