LAWS346

This course will introduce you to issues relevant to victims in the crime and criminal justice context. The history, theory and collection of victimization data that will be discussed. However, the collection of factual knowledge is less important than the development of critical thinking and abstract reasoning. It is expected that you will identify the strength and weakness in the information provided to you in the text, journal articles, and statistics. Also, you must be able to articulate opinions on a variety of issues and support your position. The ability to conceptualize ideas and apply information to an assortment of scenarios is required. Each student will be required to participate in steps to create a program dedicated to the protection of child victims in the court system. This will result in a final paper in the course. Recommended prerequisite: MLWS 203.