CJS 1230 — Victimology
Victimology provides the student with contemporary concepts of impact of human behavior on the interactions between peace officers and individuals and how that interaction affects these relationships. Students will be introduced to techniques for dealing with individuals in crisis and victimization of individuals including: domestic abuse, sexual assault, individuals with disabilities, and crimes motivated by bias or hatred. Concepts of addressing issues of gangs, drugs, terrorism and homeland security will also be discussed.