Criminal Justice (CRJS) 352

Overview

This course will introduce students to both theoretical and applied aspects of victimology. More specifically, the course focuses on the methods of research in victimology, the determination and utilization of crime rate data, the role of victims in crime, the treatment of victims in the criminal justice system, the psychological and social consequences of specific types of victimization (e.g., victims of sexual assault, family violence, child abuse), a critical analysis of how the needs of victims are addressed in North American society, and finally, future directions in recognizing the rights of crime victims and meeting their needs.

Outline

CRJS 352 comprises of eight units as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction to Criminal Victimization

Unit 2: Victimization by Crime: The Facts

Unit 3: The Role of the Victim in Crime

Unit 4: Twice Victimized: Victims and the Criminal Justice System

Unit 5: Specific Victimizations: Problems and Solutions

Unit 6: Responding to Victims of Crime

Unit 7: The Process of Victim Healing

Unit 8: Future Directions for Victimology

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Evaluation

Your final grade in Criminal Justice 352: Victims of Crimes is a composite grade based on your level of success on three assignments and a final exam. To pass this course, you must achieve a grade of 50 per cent or better on the final exam and a course composite grade of “D” 50 per cent or better. The following table outlines the activities for credit, their weighting toward the final grade, and the units and weeks that correspond to each activity.

Assignment for Credit	Weighting	Units/Week Due
Assignment 1: Stages of Victimization	15% of final grade	Upon completing Unit 1; week 2 of the suggested study schedule.
Assignment 2: Public Fatality Inquiry	20% of final grade	Upon completing Unit 3; week 4 of the suggested study schedule.
Assignment 3: Meeting the Needs of Victims	20% of final grade	Upon completing Unit 5; week 11 or 12 of the suggested study schedule.
Final Exam	45% of final grade	Upon completing Unit 8; week 16 of the suggested study schedule.
Total	100% of final grade

Course Materials

Textbook

Online materials

Most materials are found on line through the Moodle course site.

Readings

CRJS 352 has a print reading file.

Digital Reading Room (DDR) contains assigned readings from various sources, including the text. You will be directed to these readings at appropriate times throughout the course.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the CRJS 352 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “D” 50 per cent on the examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form