Understanding Victims and Offenders

• • Serial offenders
  • Serial victims
  • Sexual crimes
  • Violent crimes
  • Family violence
  • Stalking
  • Young offenders
  • Risk assessment
  • Recidivism

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-PSB560-Understanding Victims and Offenders

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:

CUR-PSB530C-Crime and Mental Health ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

Some people are more likely to commit particular crimes than are other people. Some people are more likely to become victims of crime than are other people. This subject of study explores variables that relate to victims and offenders. Serial victims and serial offenders are examined. Sexual crimes, violent crimes and family violence will be spotlighted and evidence relevant to victims, offenders and the decisions that they make will be assessed. Students will explore the methodological challenges associated with researching victims and offenders, and consider how the research evidence can translate to good practice within criminal justice contexts.

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• Written assignment (50%)
• Examination (50%)