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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Criminology

191-334/434 Victims

Credit Points:

16.7 3rd and 4th year

Coordinator:

Dr A Sutton

Prerequisite/s:

3rd year: Any two second year criminology subjects; 4th year: Admission to Criminology Honours.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar per week

Subject Description:

Reviews the history of, and current political and social contests over, the concept of victimisation. Narrow legalistic approaches are contrasted with those which embrace victims of economic and other abuses of power. Contemporary Australian policies, programs and services are assessed in light of research on victims' needs. Media and other debates about victims are located in broader economic and political contexts.

Assessment:

Up to 5000 words of written work at 3rd year level and 6000 words at 4th year level. An examination may be substituted for part of the written work.
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