2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Nov 06, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CJ 224 Victimology and Advocacy (5 credits)



Course Description
An overview of current victim issues, laws, resources, treatments, recovery, and advocacy for victims of crime and other social problems.

Student Outcomes
1.Define basic terms, concepts, laws and ideas within the study of victimology.
2.Identify sources of information to prevent, intervene/treat, advocate and respond to victims.
3.Evaluate and distinguish between criminal justice and restorative justice responses to victims.
4.Evaluate and distinguish between different types of treatment and advocacy for victims.
5.Participate in a victim’s advocacy agency.
6.Examine personal biases and beliefs concerning victimology and advocacy.



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