Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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Code: | CRIM12-210 |
EFTSL: | 0.125 |
Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject provides students with a comprehensive exploration of the experiences and challenges faced by crime victims. Drawing on empirical patterns, psychological perspectives, and real-world case studies, students will gain a deep understanding of various forms of victimisation. This subject covers essential topics such as the preparation of victimology, psychological aspects of victimity, and specific forms of victimisation including intimate partner violence, workplace and school violence, victims of homicide, sexual violence, and the experiences of victims within the criminal justice system.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of theories of victimisation and the role of the victim in the criminal justice system.
- Apply these theories to case studies and criminal justice issues.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to issues of victimisation and false victims of the criminal justice system among others.
- Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- May 2024 [Standard - Victimology]
- May 2023 [Standard - Victimology]
- May 2022 [Standard - Victimology]
- May 2021 [Standard - Forensic Victimology]
- May 2020 [Standard - Forensic Victimology]
- May 2019 [Standard - Forensic Victimology]
- May 2018 [Standard - Forensic Victimology]
- May 2017 [Standard - Forensic Victimology]
Subject dates
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May 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024 Semester start: 13/05/2024 Subject start: 13/05/2024 Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024 Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024 Last enrolment: 26/05/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024 Teaching census: 07/06/2024
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 17/03/2024 |
Semester start: | 13/05/2024 |
Subject start: | 13/05/2024 |
Cancellation 1: | 27/05/2024 |
Cancellation 2: | 03/06/2024 |
Last enrolment: | 26/05/2024 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 08/06/2024 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 29/06/2024 |
Teaching census: | 07/06/2024 |