CRJ 3235 - Victim Assistance and Advocacy

3 cr
Students analyze the provision of social and criminal justice services to victims of crime. This is accomplished by examining community and individual services that are afforded to crime victims. The material covered also includes how victim advocacy is positioned within the formal systems of criminal justice and addresses the social and legal issues that impose upon victim service delivery and the theories that explain these impediments to service provision. Issues surrounding confidentiality, professionalism, and ethics in victim assistance are also explored.

Restrictions: Sophomore standing
Typically offered: Periodically