CRIM 305

Special Topic: Victims and Victimology

Description

Explores patterns and theories of victimisation, the position of victims and victimology within criminology and the representation of victims in the media. Includes case studies of specific types of victimisation such as racial hate crimes and family and sexual violence. Victims’ rights and the position of victims in the criminal justice system and restorative justice will also be examined.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Susann Wiedlitzka

Points

CRIM 305: 15 points

Prerequisites

90 points passed in BA courses, including 30 points at Stage II